After losing starting running back Najee Harris this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed the need in round three of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson. Following a breakout 2024 season, Johnson was one of the top running backs in the draft class, making him a strong value pick in round three. Johnson has drawn widespread praise from draft analysts, including Todd McShay.
“I thought his vision and feel were the ingredients in his secret sauce,” said McShay on The Todd McShay Show. “No wasted motion, so much of his game is on feel and vision and he’s got good contact balance, sets up his blocks.