The NFL isn’t always patient. That’s why all eyes are on Pittsburgh Steelers Kaleb Johnson, the rookie running back from Iowa, who’s staring down a major opportunity to redeem himself after a rough preseason debut.
Drafted in the third round, Johnson came into camp with buzz. In college, he racked up 2,779 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns and All-American accolades. His production screamed "future feature back."
With offensive coordinator Arthur Smith looking to build a punishing ground game, many saw Johnson as the ideal complement to Jaylen Warren. He’s a workhorse in waiting.
But last Saturday didn’t go as planned.