5 Steelers who could lose their spots on the depth chart after the NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL draft class wasn't star studded but the front office was able to do a lot of future planning with their picks. As we've had some time to not only process the draft but the current roster as well, there are several veterans on the current roster who are in serious danger of losing their spots and being replaced by rookies on the depth chart or roster altogether.

It's also no surprise that most of the names on this list are on offense. The Steelers went heavy on offense in the draft and this side of the football needs the most work.

RB Kaleb Johnson

Johnson is quickly staring down the potential of being a full-blown draft bust. Johnson was relegated to third string last season and the Steelers quickly signed Nico Dowdle in free agency, leaving him as the No. 3 back. Then the Steelers selected do-it-all back Eli Heidenreich in the draft and his versatility and athleticism might mark the end for the former third-round pick.

QB Mason Rudolph

If we assume that Aaron Rodgers eventually signs, the addition of rookie Drew Allar means Rudolph is the odd man out. Head coach Mike McCarthy has already praised second-year quarterback Will Howard so we struggle to see a place for Rudolph on the depth chart.

WR Roman Wilson