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18:17Pete Prisco's 2026 NFL Draft Better-Than Team
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1:18Pete Prisco's 2026 NFL Draft Better-Than Team: Eli Heidenreich
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1:17Why Should We Get To Know Eli Heidenreich?
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0:16DO OR DIE: Eli Heidenreich comes through for Navy on 4th down against Army
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1:30Can Navy Replicate Last Year's Offensive Output vs. Army?
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8:07C.J. Stroud on Contract: 'I've Held My Bargain Up'
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1:39Steelers Building 'Thunder and Lightning' Backfield
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12:54Breaking Down the Denver Broncos' 2026 Schedule
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14:14Breaking Down the Biggest QB OTA Storylines
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1:58Daniel Jones (Achilles) Expects to Be Ready for Week 1
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1:59NFL Futures: Best Win Total Bet
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9:10Grading the NFC South's Offseason Moves
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10:37Grading the NFC East's Offseason Moves
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10:25Grading the AFC North's Offseason Moves
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17:42Breaking Down the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 Schedule
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14:50Breaking Down the Bengals' 2026 Schedule
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1:36Jets QB Situation: Get By in 2026, Reach for Sky in 2027
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1:28Cardinals QB Situation: Bad in 2026, Hopeful in 2027
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1:05What is a Satisfactory Ending for Aaron Rodgers?
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12:11Aaron Rodgers to Retire After Final Season with Steelers
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Top Eli Heidenreich News
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Steelers' Eli Heidenreich: Listed as both RB and WR
The Steelers list Heidenreich as both a running back and wide receiver on their official website, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
The team roster and Heidenreich's player page both show 'RB/WR' as his position, reflecting uncertainty about his NFL future after a three-year run at Navy yielded 169 carries and 109 catches (for 3,151 yards and 23 TDs). A 4.44 40 at the combine confirmed that Heidenreich has NFL-caliber athleticism, but he's thin for a running back (6-feet, 198 pounds) and doesn't have much experience running routes from the perimeter. While there's always some chance the Steelers create a unique role in their offense for Heidenreich, the more likely reality for a seventh-round pick (230th overall) is that he'll need to show value on special teams and/or as the backup for a more conventional role (e.g., third-down back, slot receiver).
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Steelers' Eli Heidenreich: Finds home with Steelers
The Steelers selected Heidenrich in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 230th overall.
Heidenrich is arguably the most versatile back in the draft, racking up not only 77 carries for 499 yards and three touchdowns, but also adding 51 catches for a whopping 941 yards and six touchdowns in a triple-option Navy offense that doesn't typically throw the ball that often. He figures to be more of a receiving back similar to a Danny Woodhead or Darren Sproles but could be a unique player with a creative offensive coordinator. Heidenrich's top-end speed isn't off the charts, and he's not the most elusive back in the draft. He'll have to earn his way up the depth chart in the Steel City and may be asked to contribute on special teams to keep his spot on the 53-man roster.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 198 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Navy |
| Experience: R |