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Wasn't Really Sure With Them': Eli Heidenreich Explains How Steelers Scouted Him Differently
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (116+ words) Eli Heidenreich wasn't sure at all that the Steelers would draft him. In fact, he wasn't even sure at what position they scouted him. And that showed in the pre-draft process, he said recently, Pittsburgh's scouting differing from how most…...
Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich nearly signed with NFC team before being drafted
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (394+ words) Pittsburgh's seventh round pick was nearly headed to the NFC South. Appearing on The Christian Kuntz Podcast, Heidenreich opened up about his draft day experience and revealed that he already had planned to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as…...
Steeler in Service: Eli Heidenreich's Mission
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (736+ words) PITTSBURGH (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) " During the NFL Draft, Navy product Eli Heidenreich stole plenty of hearts from the country he will one day serve. The Pittsburgh Steelers, the team Heidenreich rooted for his whole life, made his football dreams…...
'Someone I Look Up To': Eli Heidenreich Appreciative Of 'Awesome Teammate' Max Hurleman
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (239+ words) Steelers Depot There will be no shortage of storylines when the Pittsburgh Steelers begin training camp One involves a handful of young players fighting for the last few spots on the 53-man roster And although Eli Heidenreich and Max Hurleman…...
Beat: Heidenreich penciled in on practice squad
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (221+ words) NBC Sports Beat: Heidenreich penciled in on practice squad The Athletic's Mike De Fabo reports that he has Steelers RB/WR Eli Heidenreich "penciled in for the practice squad." The Athletic's Mike De Fabo believes TE Pat Freiermuth will be…...
Steelers Rookie Eli Heidenreich Shares Wild Draft Day Story
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (486+ words) Pittsburgh Steelers" seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich revealed on Christian Kuntz"s podcast that he almost landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers instead of the Steelers this past April. "My agent was talking to Tampa Bay, and I agreed that I…...
Steelers' Eli Heidenreich Spills He Nearly Landed With NFC Foe
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (559+ words) Rookies still on the board late on Day 3 don't wait until the conclusion of the draft to engage in undrafted free agency negotiations. Running back Eli Heidenreich revealed that's what happened for him during the seventh round of the 2026 NFL…...
Steelers Had Competition for Rookie Eli Heidenreich
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (296+ words) PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a dream come true moment for seventh-round draft pick Eli Heidenreich. Not only did the Navy running back achieve his goal of reaching the NFL, but the Mt. Lebanon High School graduate gets the chance…...
Eli Heidenreich Reveals Team He Had UDFA Agreement With Before Steelers Drafted Him
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) The moment and the scene on the North Shore at the end of the 2026 NFL Draft with Navy star Eli Heidenreich hearing his name called by his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers was very special. It will be played in highlights for…...
How Eli Heidenreich Slipped Through The Cracks, But Is Right Where He Belongs
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (231+ words) Eli Heidenreich may have been lightly recruited, but his high school coach said everything worked out for the Steelers rookie RB....