Hamilton native Kaleb Johnson selected by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 NFL Draft

New Pittsburgh Steelers running back has a surprising Aaron Rodgers connection

New Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson has a surprising connection to potential Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Steelers select Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in 3rd round of NFL draft Posted: Apr 25, 2025

The Steelers continued to follow their needs when they selected Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL draft.

Kaleb Johnson selected by Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 3 of NFL Draft

Kaleb Johnson is headed to Pittsburgh. The running back from Iowa was selected by the Steelers in the NFL Draft on Friday night

Iowa's Kaleb Johnson selected in third round of NFL Draft

Kaleb Johnson became the first Hawkeye to be selected in the 2025 draft and the sixth running back off the board on Friday night.

Steelers draft picks, grades 2025: Pittsburgh passes on Shedeur Sanders in Round 3, takes RB Kaleb Johnson

Johnson has big shoes to fill in Pittsburgh

Steelers draft Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round

PITTSBURGH Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) - Despite having Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on the board, the Pittsburgh Steelers instead drafted Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round. Johnson was selected 83rd overall by the Steelers. Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann announced the pick. Johnson was one of nine running backs that visited Pittsburgh for a pre-draft visit. Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) dances while celebra…