Creating a pre-training camp 53-man roster projection for the Pittsburgh Steelers involves considering various factors like player performance in the previous season, offseason moves, injuries, and draft picks. Here’s a general projection for the 2024 season based on typical considerations:
### Offense
**Quarterbacks (3):**
1. Kenny Pickett
2. Mitch Trubisky
3. Mason Rudolph
**Running Backs (3):**
1. Najee Harris
2. Jaylen Warren
3. Benny Snell Jr. or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Fullbacks (1):**
1. Derek Watt
**Wide Receivers (5):**
1. Diontae Johnson
2. George Pickens
3. Allen Robinson II
4. Calvin Austin III
5. Miles Boykin or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Tight Ends (3):**
1. Pat Freiermuth
2. Darnell Washington
3. Zach Gentry or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Offensive Line (9):**
1. Dan Moore Jr. (LT)
2. Isaac Seumalo (LG)
3. Mason Cole (C)
4. James Daniels (RG)
5. Chukwuma Okorafor (RT)
6. Kevin Dotson (OG)
7. Broderick Jones (OT)
8. J.C. Hassenauer (C/OG)
9. La’Raven Clark (OT) or a rookie/undrafted free agent
### Defense
**Defensive Line (5):**
1. Cam Heyward
2. Larry Ogunjobi
3. Keeanu Benton
4. DeMarvin Leal
5. Montravius Adams or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Outside Linebackers (4):**
1. T.J. Watt
2. Alex Highsmith
3. Markus Golden
4. Nick Herbig or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Inside Linebackers (4):**
1. Cole Holcomb
2. Alandon Roberts
3. Mark Robinson
4. Elandon Roberts or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Cornerbacks (5):**
1. Patrick Peterson
2. Levi Wallace
3. Joey Porter Jr.
4. Chandon Sullivan
5. James Pierre or a rookie/undrafted free agent
**Safeties (4):**
1. Minkah Fitzpatrick
2. Damontae Kazee
3. Keanu Neal
4. Trey Norwood or a rookie/undrafted free agent
### Special Teams
**Kicker (1):**
1. Chris Boswell
**Punter (1):**
1. Pressley Harvin III
**Long Snapper (1):**
1. Christian Kuntz
**Punt Returner/Kick Returner (1):**
1. Calvin Austin III or a rookie/undrafted free agent
This projection is subject to change based on training camp performances, injuries, and other factors. Teams often make adjustments based on player evaluations and strategic needs throughout the preseason.
