Steelers 53-man depth chart projection after the 2023 NFL Draft
The phones have rung, the cards have been put in, and the undrafted free agents have signed. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a good idea of what they are working with as they approach the start of the 2023 season. But before we endure the next few months without football, let's take a deep dive into […]
The phones have rung, the cards have been put in, and the undrafted free agents have signed. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a good idea of what they are working with as they approach the start of the 2023 season.
But before we endure the next few months without football, let's take a deep dive into what the potential depth chart will look like with all 53 players being accounted for. So without further ado, let's dive in.
Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.
| Position | Starter(s) | Backups |
|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Kenny Pickett | Mitchell Trubisky |
Running back | Najee Harris | Jaylen Warren |
Wide receiver | Diontae Johnson | Calvin Austin III |
Tight end | Pat Freiermuth | Darnell Washington* |
Offensive line | Broderick Jones* | Dan Moore Jr. |
Defensive line | Larry Ogunjobi | Breiden Fehoko |
Outside linebacker | T.J. Watt | Nick Herbig* |
Inside linebacker | Cole Holcomb | Tanner Muse |
Cornerback | Patrick Peterson | Ahkello Witherspoon |
Safety | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Keanu Neal |
Kicker | Chris Boswell | |
Punter | Pressley Harvin III | |
Long snapper | Christian Kuntz | |
Kick returner | Gunner Olszewski | |
Punt returner | Gunner Olszewski |
The Steelers may see things a tad differently by the time September rolls around, considering there will, have been months of offseason activities, minicamps, training camp practices, and preseason games.
But I would imagine the roster isn't too far off from what I've laid out here today, with an intent on creating the best 53-man roster and subsequent depth chart for the 2023 regular season.
