Steelers rookie minicamp roster includes 3 tryout punters

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamp runs from May 8-10, featuring a mix of signed veterans, rookies, and 12 tryout players, including punters Devin Bale, Ryan Stonehouse, and Gabriel Nwosu.

Key points

Steelers rookie minicamp runs from May 8-10, 2026
Roster includes signed veterans, rookies, and tryout players
Three punters are among the tryout players

Pittsburgh Steelers

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Ryan Stonehouse #4 of the Tennessee Titans punts the ball against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images Steelers rookie minicamp is here, running May 8-10 as Pittsburgh gets a first look at its 2026 draft class in the black and gold. As always, the minicamp roster is filled out with a mix of non-rookie Steelers as well some veteran and rookie tryouts. The weekend camp is a good way for unsigned and bottom-of-the-roster players to get some extra time to make a good impression with the coaching staff. Here’s the full rookie minicamp roster below via Steelers.com:

Steelers rookie minicamp roster 2026

Signed veterans (12)

DB Doneiko Slaughter
TE JJ Galbreath
S Jack Henderson
DT Kyler Baugh
DE Jahvaree Ritzie
OL Lorenzo Thompson
OL Doug Nester
OG Aiden Williams
OL Steven Jones
WR Max Hurleman
WR Cole Burgess
WR Brandon Smith

Signed rookies (16)

QB Drew Allar
WR Germie Bernard
CB Daylen Everette
S Robert Spears-Jennings
RB/WR Eli Heidenreich
K Laith Marjan
FB Riley Nowakowski
CB Devan Boykin
WR/RET Kaden Wetjen
LB Daylan Carnell
OT Max Iheanachor
OG Gennings Dunker
TE Lake McRee
TE Chamon Metayer
DL Kevin Jobity Jr.
DL Gabriel Rubio

Tryout players (12)

P Devin Bale
DB Rashad Battle
DB Raphael Williams
P Ryan Stonehouse
LB Joseph Zelinsky
P Gabriel Nwosu
RB Alex Tecza
LB Terrell Tilmon
LB Brandon George
LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
C Gregory Crippen
LB Jimari Butler Stonehouse might be the most recognizable name of the bunch — the 26-year-old led the NFL in yards per punt in both 2022 and 2023. Some other notable tidbits with the tryouts include a clear focus at linebacker (four players) and punter (three). There are four former Pitt players (Battle, Williams, Zelinsky, and George). Tecza rushed for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns alongside Steelers draftee Eli Heidenreich in Navy’s offense in 2025.

Q&A

Who are the notable punters at the Steelers rookie minicamp?

The notable punters at the Steelers rookie minicamp include Devin Bale, Ryan Stonehouse, and Gabriel Nwosu.

What is the significance of the Steelers rookie minicamp roster?

The minicamp roster allows the Steelers to evaluate unsigned players and those on the fringes of the roster, providing them a chance to impress the coaching staff.

When is the Steelers rookie minicamp taking place in 2026?

The Steelers rookie minicamp is scheduled for May 8-10, 2026.