Running back is becoming an obvious position for the Steelers in this year's draft. Today, the team hosted Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson and UCF's R.J. Harvey for pre-draft visits.
Henderson and Harvey are both likely Day 2 options in the draft. The Steelers have already met with both players previously. They met with Henderson at the NFL Combine and Harvey at the Senior Bowl.
Henderson isn't a small back, but at 5-10 and 202 pounds, he isn't the biggest guy, either. However, he's an explosive athlete. He earned a RAS score of 8.87, highlighted by elite marks in the 40-yard dash (4.43), vertical jump (38 1/2 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 8 inches). He displays plenty of patience with a true one-cut ability and likes to get north in a hurry. He's also the most polished pass protector in a deep class of running backs. Because of this, he can come in right now and likely earn third-down reps already, which is a great trait for a young back.
Harvey is a bit more raw, but the traits are enticing. He's a little smaller at 5-8 and 205 pounds, but is also an explosive athlete, earning a 8.48 RAS score. His 4.40 speed is more than noticeable when he's able to get downhill, but needs to work on his vision and conviction when reading defenses. When he makes the right read, he can gain chunks and also make people miss. He profiles as a slasher type in a zone-blocking scheme, and he's already an accomplished receiving option out of the backfield.
Between the already completed visits and ones still scheduled, the Steelers have used their 30 allotted visits. Of those 30, they've met with nine running backs, more than any other position.
The only remaining reported visit to come is Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. The team can continue to host as many local visits as they want since they don't count toward the 30 allotted visits.
The full list of 30 pre-draft visits, both completed and scheduled (30/30):
* - local visit, does not count toward 30 allotted visits
The final tally by position (including local visits):
• Four quarterbacks • Nine running backs • Four wide receivers • One tight end • One offensive tackle • Eight defensive tackles • One edge rusher • Three cornerbacks • Two safeties • One kicker
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Chris Halicke
3:55 pm - 04.15.2025DowntownSteelers host two more running backs
Running back is becoming an obvious position for the Steelers in this year's draft. Today, the team hosted Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson and UCF's R.J. Harvey for pre-draft visits.
Henderson and Harvey are both likely Day 2 options in the draft. The Steelers have already met with both players previously. They met with Henderson at the NFL Combine and Harvey at the Senior Bowl.
Henderson isn't a small back, but at 5-10 and 202 pounds, he isn't the biggest guy, either. However, he's an explosive athlete. He earned a RAS score of 8.87, highlighted by elite marks in the 40-yard dash (4.43), vertical jump (38 1/2 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 8 inches). He displays plenty of patience with a true one-cut ability and likes to get north in a hurry. He's also the most polished pass protector in a deep class of running backs. Because of this, he can come in right now and likely earn third-down reps already, which is a great trait for a young back.
Harvey is a bit more raw, but the traits are enticing. He's a little smaller at 5-8 and 205 pounds, but is also an explosive athlete, earning a 8.48 RAS score. His 4.40 speed is more than noticeable when he's able to get downhill, but needs to work on his vision and conviction when reading defenses. When he makes the right read, he can gain chunks and also make people miss. He profiles as a slasher type in a zone-blocking scheme, and he's already an accomplished receiving option out of the backfield.
Between the already completed visits and ones still scheduled, the Steelers have used their 30 allotted visits. Of those 30, they've met with nine running backs, more than any other position.
The only remaining reported visit to come is Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. The team can continue to host as many local visits as they want since they don't count toward the 30 allotted visits.
The full list of 30 pre-draft visits, both completed and scheduled (30/30):
• Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss (April 4)
• Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse (April 14)
• Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (April 10)
• Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville (March 6)
• Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas (April 14)
• D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State (April 11)
• Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State (April 9)
• Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina (April 9)
• R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF (April 15)
• TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State (April 15)
• Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa (April 3)
• Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee (March 14)
• Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech (April 7)
• Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (April 3)
• Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (March 17)
• Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State (April 4)
• Savion Williams, WR, TCU (March 14)
• *Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh (April 3)
• *Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia (March 6)
• Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo (scheduled, reported by TDN)
• Yahya Black, DT, Iowa (March 14)
• Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon (April 4)
• Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State (April 7)
• Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon (April 9)
• Jared Harrison-Hunte, DT, SMU (April 11)
• J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss (March 6)
• Elijah Roberts, DT, SMU (April 8)
• Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M (April 11)
• Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (April 8)
• Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State (April 3)
• Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota (April 14)
• Nick Emmamwori, S, Iowa State (April 4)
• *Donovan McMillon, S, Pittsburgh (April 10)
• *Ben Sauls, K, Pittsburgh (March 18)
* - local visit, does not count toward 30 allotted visits
The final tally by position (including local visits):
• Four quarterbacks
• Nine running backs
• Four wide receivers
• One tight end
• One offensive tackle
• Eight defensive tackles
• One edge rusher
• Three cornerbacks
• Two safeties
• One kicker
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