Jaylen Warren

The Steelers parted ways with Najee Harris, now a Charger, after four seasons and in March signed former Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell to play alongside nominal lead back Jaylen Warren. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin complimented Gainwell for his success as a pass catcher in the flat, adding Gainwell has "a well-rounded game. He's a capable and willing special teams player. Plays a lot on possession down ball." Tomlin, however, said this year presents a "uniquely deep draft at [running back]." The team has completed pre-draft visits with a few high-profile backs: Ohio State's tandem of TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, along with Tennessee's Dylan Sampson. Warren, who has averaged a healthy 5.4 yards per carry over his first three NFL seasons, could face significant competition for backfield touches in 2025. Pittsburgh holds the 21st pick in the draft.

When the Steelers let RB Najee Harris leave for the Chargers in free agency, it sure seemed to clear the way for Jaylen Warren to take the backfield lead. GM Omar Khan confirmed that at this week's NFL meetings.