With the 226th selection of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Washington ILB Carson Bruener. A familiar name, he is the son of former Steelers’ tight end and current area scout Mark Bruener.
Steelers select Washington LB Carson Bruener in the 7th round with the 226th overall pick. #Steelers #NFL
— Steelers Depot 7u20e3 (@Steelersdepot) April 26, 2025
Regarded as a downhill thumper, Bruener impressed by running a 4.58 40 at the NFL Combine. He weighed in at 6012, 227 pounds and showed chops in coverage with three interceptions for the Huskies in 2024.