Steelers select Navy RB Eli Heidenreich in 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers select Navy RB Eli Heidenreich in 2026 NFL Draft

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Steelers select Navy RB Eli Heidenreich in 2026 NFL Draft
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 14: Running back Eli Heidenreich #22 of the Navy Midshipmen celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Army Black Knights during the third quarter of 125th America's Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added one of the cult favorites of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Navy running back/tight end/fullback Eli Heidenreich in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.

He finished with 1,994 receiving yards at Navy, which is a school record. Overall, he totaled 23 touchdowns and over 3,100 yards from scrimmage.

Where exactly Heidenreich will play is obviously yet to be determined, but he leaps to the top of the list of players fans will be excited to watch during training camp and in the preseason.

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