If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to run Arthur Smith’s offense, Kaleb Johnson is the running back for the job. At least, he is one of the better options coming out in this year’s draft, and they are happy to have him. It helps that most expected him to go in the second round, so landing him in the third was good value. But more importantly, he is talented and a scheme fit.
“Kaleb Johnson is built for Arthur Smith’s offense”, Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo said on 93.7 The Fan. “He ran that outside zone in Iowa.