The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy running back/receiver Eli Heidenreich with the 230th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Heidenreich, who is from Pittsburgh, was on hand for the Draft and on stage with Commissioner Roger Goodell.
“It was awesome,” said Heidenreich on being drafted by the Steelers. “I had the whole spectrum of emotions the last 20 minutes. It’s really been incredible. I am just thankful for the opportunity. I was born and raised a Steelers fan. The chance for me to go and put on that uniform and contribute to that team is unbelievable.”