State of the Steelers: Preseason 53-man depth chart projection

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their unofficial depth chart earlier this week, but it was just that…unofficial.  So with the team traveling to Tampa to take on the Bucs' tomorrow, what better time than now to project the Steelers' depth chart, with a special look at one WR trying to make a comeback that Hollywood couldn't […]

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Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) walks to the field during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their unofficial depth chart earlier this week, but it was just that…unofficial. 

So with the team traveling to Tampa to take on the Bucs' tomorrow, what better time than now to project the Steelers' depth chart, with a special look at one WR trying to make a comeback that Hollywood couldn't even script. 

Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.

PositionStarter(s)Backups

Quarterback

Kenny Pickett

Mitchell Trubisky
Mason Rudolph

Running back

Najee Harris

Jaylen Warren
Anthony McFarland Jr
Connor Heyward

Wide receiver

Diontae Johnson
George Pickens
Allen Robinson II

Calvin Austin III
Gunner Olszewski
Hakeem Butler 

Tight end

Pat Freiermuth

Darnell Washington*
Zach Gentry

Offensive line

Dan Moore Jr.
Isaac Seumalo
Mason Cole
James Daniels
Chukwuma Okorafo

Broderick Jones*
Kevin Dotson
Kendrick Green
Nate Herbig
Le’Raven Clark

Defensive line

Larry Ogunjobi
Montavius Adams
Cameron Heyward

DeMarvn Leal
Breiden Fehoko
Keeanu Benton*

Outside linebacker

T.J. Watt
Alex Highsmith

Markus Golden
Nick Herbig*

Inside linebacker

Cole Holcomb
Elandon Roberts

Kwon Alexander 
Mark Robinson

Cornerback

Patrick Peterson
Joey Porter Jr*

Levi Wallace
Chandon Sullivan
James Pierre
Elijah Riley

Safety

Minkah Fitzpatrick
Damontae Kazee

Keanu Neal
Tre Norwood

Kicker

Chris Boswell

Punter

Pressley Harvin III

Long snapper

Christian Kuntz

Kick returner

Gunner Olszewski

Punt returner

Gunner Olszewski

Steelers Preseason 53-man Depth Chart Projection 

I have Hakeem Butler as the last receiver on the roster, sliding into the sixth WR spot. There is a chance Pittsburgh only carries five wideouts, but I think Butler is starting to carve out a role with the team, and presents a body type and skillset that evades the rest of the WR corps. 

To go from being a considerable draft prospect, to out of the league entirely, making plays in the XFL, and then parlaying that into a return with the organization known for developing wide receivers…

That's a dream that he hopes soon becomes reality. 

Featured image via: © Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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