With the Steelers set to head to training camp at Saint Vincent College next Tuesday, it's a good opportunity to step back and assess what the team's 90-man roster looks like now that the smoke has cleared on the offseason.
Here's where things stand:
2-Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State — Heads into his fifth season with a chance — just a chance — to win the starting job, however unlikely.
5-Chris Oladokun, QB, South Dakota State — The seventh-round draft pick has a strong arm and is quick to pick things up. That will give him a chance.
6-Pressley Harvin, P, Georgia Tech — Had a very uneven rookie season. More is definitely expected in 2022.
8-Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt — The team’s first-round draft pick, he is the Steelers’ future at quarterback — unless Mitch Trubisky proves to be.
9-Chris Boswell, PK, Rice — The most accurate kicker in team history. A contract extension could be forthcoming.
10-Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina — The odds-on favorite to be the team’s starting quarterback in 2022, Trubisky is on his third team in three seasons. But he owns a 29-21 career record as a starter.
11-Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame — After being the star of the 2020 draft class, Claypool went through an uneven 2021 season. A Year 3 breakout could be in order.
13-Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame — A 2019 third-round pick of the Ravens, Boykin never had more than 19 receptions in any of his three seasons. That included just one catch for six yards last season before he was released and then signed by the Steelers.
14-George Pickens, WR, Georgia — A second-round draft pick, Pickens comes with big expectations. He was considered the top wide receiver in the 2022 draft class until tearing his ACL in the spring of 2021.
15-Cody White, WR, Michigan State — A self-made player, White is constantly working on his craft. The coaching staff loves him. And his father, Sheldon White, was hired as Director of Pro Scouting. But White will face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster.
16-Cameron Nizialek, P, Georgia — Not just another camp leg, Nizialek has NFL experience and is insurance in case Harvin falters.
16-Nick Sciba, PK, Wake Forest — A true camp leg, Sciba has no shot of unseating Boswell.
17-Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis — A former second-round pick of the Bears, Miller had 101 receptions for over 1,100 yards in 2019 and 2020. Miller has a chance to make the roster as a true slot weapon.
18-Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo — The Steelers’ No. 1 receiver and coming off a Pro Bowl year in which he was just the fourth player in team history to record more than 100 receptions.
19-Calvin Austin, WR, Memphis — A fourth-round pick who is slightly undersized but might be the fastest player in camp. Has a chance to make a mark as a return man.
20-Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee — The most tenured player in the Steelers’ secondary, Sutton can play inside or outside.
21-Tre Norwood, DB, Oklahoma — A seventh-round pick in 2021, Norwood played more than expected. But his lack of speed is evident. He can play in the slot as well as deep safety.
22-Najee Harris, RB, Alabama — A star in the making, Harris is a true workhorse. And he’s just scratching the surface as a receiver.
24-Damontae Kazee, S, San Diego State — Can play either safety spot, though he’s more competent at free safety. Kazee also can play in the slot, giving him excellent versatility.
24-Benny Snell, RB, Kentucky — A capable workhorse if called upon, Snell is a grinder. But his lack of top-end speed hurts his cause.
25-Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado — Acquired via trade at the end of training camp in 2021, Witherspoon took some time to get acclimated in the defense. He played well down the stretch, but must be more physical.
26-Anthony McFarland, RB, Maryland — A big camp for the third-year running back and former fourth-round pick who has done nothing to distinguish himself to this point.
26-Chris Steele, DB, USC — A good-sized cornerback at 6-1, 187 pounds with decent speed. Was a big-time prospect coming out of high school. Steele has some promise.
27-Marcus Allen, LB, Penn State — A core special teams player, Allen has made the transition from safety to linebacker. But the competition there will be stiff this year.
28-Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah State — A hard-hitting safety, Killebrew is the rare veteran special teams player. Led the NFL with two blocked kicks in 2021.
29-Levi Wallace, CB, Alabama — A self-made player who earned a scholarship as a walk-on at Alabama, then a spot in Buffalo’s starting lineup as an undrafted rookie. A solid offseason addition in free agency.
30-Carlins Platel, DB, South Carlolina — A former Division II star at Assumption University who played as a grad student at South Carolina. Has good size at 6-1, 205 pounds.
30-Jaylen Warren, RB, Oklahoma State — Rushed for 1,216 yards at Oklahoma State last season after transferring from Utah State. At 5-8, 205 pounds, he’s a bowling ball.
31-Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State — A special teams ace as a gunner, Layne enters his fourth season at a career crossroads. Can he be more than just a special teams player?
33-Trey Edmunds, RB, Maryland — A running back who also plays fullback, Edmunds is a trusted special teams player, as well. The team always seems to find room for him somewhere, even if it’s on the practice squad.
34-Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech — Signed a one-year deal to return as the starting strong safety. He’s solid, if unspectacular.
35-Arthur Maulet, CB, Memphis — Not quite Mike Hilton, Maulet can play the slot and is a good special teams player. But he’ll face an uphill battle to make this roster again.
37-Donovan Stiner, S, Florida — A big free safety at 6-2, 210 pounds, Stiner’s biggest issue is his lack of top-end speed. Spent the 2021 season on the practice squad.
38-Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia — A former first-round pick of the Raiders, Joseph spent the 2021 season on the Steelers’ practice squad, getting activated for two games. There’s talent there, but he’s never put it all together.
39-Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama — The NFL’s highest-paid safety, Fitzpatrick didn’t have the turnover production in 2021 he had put together in his first two season with the Steelers. But he was asked to do more things, especially early. Could go back to playing more centerfield in 2022.
40-Mataeo Durant, RB, Duke — The Steelers gave Durant a $15,000 signing bonus to sign as an undrafted rookie, the most in team history. Ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. Also catches the ball well. This is a player to watch in the preseason.
40-Linden Stephens, DB, Cincinnati — The Steelers are his eighth NFL team. Despite that, he’s appeared in 16 career games, making five total tackles.
41-Robert Spillane, LB, Western Michigan — A very good special teams player who is exposed when he plays on defense. Spillane throws his body around with reckless abandon, but he’s a liability in the passing game.
42-James Pierre, CB, Florida Atlantic — Showed promise as an undrafted rookie in 2020, but took a step backward in 2021, eventually working his way out of the defense. This is a big season for Pierre, who seemed to lose confidence last season.
44-Tyree Johnson, LB, Texas A&M — Had nine tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks in 2021 for Texas A&M. Johnson has a chance to make the roster as a backup outside linebacker if he shows he can play special teams.
44-Derek Watt, FB, Wisconsin — The Steelers’ special teams captain. Was second in the NFL with 16 tackles on special teams in 2021.
45-Buddy Johnson. LB, Texas A&M — A fourth-round pick in 2021 who was largely on scholarship last season, much more will be expected of Johnson this season. Could be the heir apparent to Devin Bush — or his replacement this season if he struggles again.
46-Christian Kuntz, LS, Duquesne — The team’s unquestioned, unchallenged long-snapper.
46-T.D. Moultry, LB, Auburn — A Super Senior, Moultry had 8.5 sacks — in five college seasons.
48-Derrek Tuszka, OLB, North Dakota State — A seventh-round pick of the Broncos in 2020, Tuszka joined the Steelers in 2021 following his release and had 18 tackles and two sacks in spot duty. Will vie for one of the top four spots again this year.
49-Genard Avery, OLB, Memphis — The Steelers list Avery as an outside linebacker after signing him to a one-year free agent deal. He’s played both inside and outside at the NFL level. Could be the top backup behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
50-Delontae Scott, LB, SMU — Initially signed by the Packers as an undrafted rookie in 2020, joined the Steelers in 2021 and spent the season on the practice squad.
51-Myles Jack, LB, UCLA — A big-ticket free agent signing, the Steelers scooped up Jack immediately after he was released by the Jaguars in a cost-cutting move. Big things are expected.
53-Kendrick Green, C, Illinois — Struggled mightily as a rookie at center in 2021. Green enters training camp battling with Kevin Dotson for the left guard spot.
53-Tuzar Skipper, OLB, Toledo — This is his third stop with the Steelers. A preseason darling of fans, he has yet to stick. But his story is similar to that of James Harrison — without the success thus far.
54-Ulysees Gilbert, LB, Akron — Blossomed into a very good special teams player in 2021 after suffering through injuries in his first two seasons. Will likely battle Marcus Allen for a spot on the roster this season.
55-Devin Bush, LB, Michigan — A make-or-break season for the 2019 first-round draft pick. The Steelers didn’t pick up his fifth-year option, so he’ll be in a contract year.
56-Alex Highsmith, OLB, Charlotte — Had a solid season in his first year as a starter in 2021. Will be looking to build on that.
57-Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn — After signing him off the practice squad of the Saints last season, he became an immediate starter at nose tackle. But that said more about how poorly the other guys were playing rather than how good Adams was. He made a couple of splash plays, but is guaranteed nothing this season.
60-J.C. Hassenauer, C, Alabama — Has built himself into a solid backup in the NFL. Can play guard, but is far better at center.
61-Mason Cole, C, Michigan — The starter at center heading into training camp, Cole is being counted on along with James Daniels to solidify the offensive line.
62-Nate Gilliam, G, Wake Forest — Can play guard or center. Spent time on the practice squad of the Chargers, in addition to that of the Steelers, but has never played in an NFL game.
64-Trent Scott, OT, Grambling — Has appeared in 53 career games, including making 19 starts, nine of which came in 2019 for the Chargers at left tackle.
65-Dan Moore, OT, Texas A&M — A fourth-round draft pick who surprisingly became the starter at left tackle in 2021. He enters his second season as the incumbent starter there.
65-Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte — Signed in the aftermath of Stephon Tuitt’s retirement, Ogunjobi is coming back from a foot surgery that will be watched closely early in training camp. But he’s expected to be ready to start the season and will line up opposite Cam Heyward.
66-Donovan Jeter, NT, Michigan — Beaver Falls native gets a chance to show he belongs in the NFL with his hometown team.
67-Jake Dixon, OT, Duquesne — Like Jeter, Dixon is a local player (Bethel Park) who will get an opportunity with his hometown team. Initially recruited in high school as a volleyball player.
68-Khalil Davis, DT, Nebraska — The twin brother of Carlos Davis, Khalil Davis spent part of the 2021 season on the practice squad after being released by the Colts. Was a sixth-round pick of Tampa Bay in 2020.
69-Kevin Dotson, G, Louisiana — Will battle with Kendrick Green for the starting left guard spot. Entering his third season, Dotson has started 14 career games. He has to show he can stay healthy.
71-Joe Haeg, OT, North Dakota State — Looked overwhelmed at times in training camp, but proved to be a solid backup when called upon in 2021.
72-Jordan Tucker, OT, North Carolina — At 6-6, 344 pounds, Tucker has excellent size. Can he move? That will be the key.
73-Carlos Davis, DT, Nebraska — Davis saw early action last season in the opener against the Bills, then was hampered by injuries the rest of the season. This is a big year for the 2020 seventh-round draft pick.
74-Chaz Green, OT, Florida — Has appeared in 39 career games, making eight starts. But spent last season on the practice squad, being active for two games. Has struggled when asked to play.
76-Chuks Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan — The starter at right tackle the past two seasons, Okorafor was re-signed to a three-year deal in the offseason.
77-John Leglue, OL, Tulane — Took advantage of injuries at center in training camp to earn a spot on the practice squad. Then became the starter at left guard down the stretch when everyone else was injured. Has an uphill battle to make the roster again, but he showed enough last season to stick in the league.
78-James Daniels, OL, Iowa — Signed to a three-year deal in the offseason, he’s expected to start at right guard and help solidify the line.
79-Chris Owens, C, Alabama — It took Owens six years to become a starter — but it was at Alabama. He’s played center, guard and tackle. This could be another Hassenauer-like find.
80-Tyler Vaughns, WR, USC — Spent the 2021 season on the practice squad after doing the same in 2020 for the Colts. Big, but not especially explosive.
81-Zach Gentry, TE, Michigan — Came into his own in his third season as a blocker. A massive body who has bulked up to 280 pounds. The clear No. 2 tight end on the roster.
82-Steven Sims, WR, Kansas — Spent the 2021 season on the practice squad. Undersized at 5-9, 184 pounds, but has NFL experience with the Commanders.
83-Connor Heyward, TE, Michigan State — Will initially try to make the team as a tight end. The sixth-round pick is undersized and could eventually move to fullback.
84-Tyler Snead, WR, East Carolina — Tiny but fast. Was comical in rookie minicamp to see Snead standing next to second-round pick George Pickens, who had a good seven inches on him.
85-Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M — A former third-round pick of the Packers who spent the 2021 season on the practice squad after brief stays with the Seahawks and Commanders. A receiving tight end.
87-Kevin Rader, TE, Youngstown State — It seems Rader has been around forever. Has been on and off the practice squad and active roster since 2019. This might be his best chance to win the No. 3 job.
88-Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State — After a solid rookie season, the second-round draft pick will look to show he’s improved as a blocker in this training camp.
89-Gunner Olszewski, WR, Bemidji State — A former Pro Bowl return man, Olszewski never cracked New England’s wide receiver rotation. Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason, he’ll get a chance to show he can be more than just a special teams ace.
90-T.J. Watt, OLB, Wisconsin — The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Enough said.
92-Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE, Wisconsin — Was supposed to be on scholarship in 2021 after the Steelers selected him in the fifth round of the draft, but wound up playing more than 200 snaps due to injuries.
93-Mark Robinson, LB, Mississippi — A surprising sixth-round pick this year after playing just one season of linebacker at Ole Miss. But the Steelers like the speed of this former college running back.
94-Tyson Alualu, DT, California — Alualu going down with a fractured ankle in Week 2 last season was perhaps the biggest injury the team suffered in 2021. Now 35, Alualu will be counted on to help fix the run defense.
95-Chris Wormley, DL, Michigan — Had a career-high seven sacks last season, but was forced to play too many defensive snaps. Much better rushing the passer than against the run.
97-Cameron Heyward, DT, Ohio State — Now a perennial All-Pro, Heyward could be punching a ticket to Canton with a couple of more dominant seasons. Seems to get better with age.
98-DeMarvin Leal, DE, Texas A&M — A third-round draft pick, Leal is the highest-drafted defensive lineman by the team since Tuitt was taken in the second round in 2014. The Steelers like his upside.
99-Henry Mondeaux, DE, Oregon — A try-hard, high-motor player who is going to be hard-pressed to make this roster again in 2022 with much more competition this year.
X-Doug Costin, DT, Miami (Ohio) -- Has spent time on the practice squads of the Jaguars and Bengals. Played in the USFL in the spring. A camp body to make sure the Steelers don't rush Ogunjobi, while also being able to give Heyward and Alualu days off.
