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Heidenreich's Draft Day Drama: Steelers or Buccaneers?
3 Jul
Summary
- Heidenreich was drafted by the Steelers at pick 230.
- He had agreed to sign with the Buccaneers as undrafted free agent.
- Heidenreich played multiple offensive positions in college.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy's Eli Heidenreich with the 230th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This selection generated significant excitement, especially given Heidenreich's local ties to the Pittsburgh area. He attended Mt. Lebanon High School, making the draft a full-circle moment.
However, Heidenreich revealed on a podcast that he was close to joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had an agreement to sign as an undrafted free agent before receiving the call from the Steelers. His versatility across running back and wide receiver positions makes him a compelling prospect for Pittsburgh.
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