SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released their first official depth chart of the season. Pittsburgh kicks off its preseason slate on Friday night against the Houston Texans. There aren't a lot of surprises but we will dig into the whole thing before Friday's game.
The Steelers committed their top two picks to draft picks to offensive linemen but neither guy has cracked the starting lineup just yet. We expect offensive tackle Troy Fautanu and center Zach Frazier to be in the starting lineup sooner than offensive tackle Broderick Jones was last season. We also think when rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is healthy, he has a good shot to beat out Calvin Austin III as the team's starting slot receiver.
Here is our first look at the Steelers offensive depth chart.
Quarterback
Jul 27, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
First - Russell Wilson
Second - Justin Fields
Third - Kyle Allen
Fourth - John Rhys Plumlee
Running back
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball in the first half against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
First - Najee Harris
Second - Jaylen Warren
Third - Cordarrelle Patterson/La'Mical Perine
Fourth - Daijun Edwards/Jonathan Ward
Fifth - Aaron Shampklin
Fullback
Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First - Connor Heyward
Second - Jack Colletto
Wide receiver
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Van Jefferson #15 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball after a catch while defended by E.J. Speed #45 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
First - Van Jefferson
Second - Dez Fitzpatrick
Third - Jaray Jenkins
Fourth - Duece Watts
Wide receiver
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
First - George Pickens
Second - Quez Watkins
Third - Jacob Copeland
Fourth - Tarik Black
Slot receiver
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 6: Calvin Austin III #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
First - Calvin Austin III
Second - Roman Wilson
Third - Scotty Miller
Tight end
Jul 27, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) catches a pass in front of cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (37) during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
First - Pat Freiermuth
Second - Darnell Washington
Third - Connor Heyward
Fourth - MyCole Pruitt/Rodney Williams
Fifth - Matt Sokol
Left tackle
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) battle for position in the second quarter during a Week 12 NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh Steelers At Cincinnati Bengals Nov 28
First - Dan Moore Jr.
Second - Troy Fautanu
Right tackle
Jul 27, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields celebrates with offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) after scoring during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
First - Broderick Jones
Second - Dylan Cook
Third - Devery Hamilton
Left guard
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) at the line of scrimmage against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First - Isaac Seumalo
Second - Spencer Anderson
Third - Joey Fisher
Right guard
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels (78) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
First - James Daniels
Second - Mason McCormick
Third - Tyler Beach
Center
Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Herbig (71) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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