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The hoopla, hysteria and general hype are unrivaled around the NFL Draft, where the usual pomp and circumstance is filled with stylish suits, neck-draped bling, main-stage struts, Roger Goodell bro hugs and lifelong dreams realized. However, selfish gamers only care about one thing — Where does the rookie rank in the fantasy pecking order?
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers
A quality home run hitter equipped with one-cut decisiveness and long-range wheels, Johnson is an instant-impact running back who should slide immediately into a noteworthy role for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
With the 83rd pick in the 2025 #NFLDraft, we select RB Kaleb Johnson. pic.twitter.com/bGIsBRDAQl
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 26, 2025
Jaylen Warren will likely be the primary back of choice, but in a timeshare-based system that called “run” the fifth-most times in 2024, Johnson is likely to amass 11-13 touches per game as the new Najee Harris, who joined the Chargers in free agency.
Steel City, you just got an absolute STUD 💪@Kj_Superman2 ➡️ @steelers #NFLHawks x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ksUrENaXeX
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) April 26, 2025
Last season with Iowa, the 6-foot-1, 224-pound Johnson often showcased tremendous vision, body balance and chunk-gain burst. According to Pro Football Focus, he notched over 69% of his yards after initial contact, ranking top-10 nationally in YAC per attempt (4.42), missed tackles forced (66) and breakaway runs (36).
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Bottom line: Johnson oozes FLEX-y sexy appeal as a likely top-30 RB contributor.
Fearless Forecast: 191 rushing attempts, 814 rushing yards, 24 receptions, 203 receiving yards, 6 total touchdowns