In an offense that wants to be run-heavy and out-muscle defenses, the Pittsburgh Steelers have quite a few touches to replace.
That would be 263 carries to replace, to be exact, after losing Najee Harris in free agency to the Los Angeles Chargers.
That’s where rookie running back Kaleb Johnson, who was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 83 overall out of Iowa, comes into the mix for the Black and Gold.
He’s a great scheme fit for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith due to the zone rushing attack Smith wants to deploy, and with the likes of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell in the backfield as change-of-pace backs, there should be plenty of opportunities for Johnson.