The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on May 9 the jersey numbers assigned to their 2026 rookie draft class, which will be worn for the first time during the team’s upcoming rookie minicamp.
The announcement includes first-round pick Max Iheanachor, who will wear No. 71. This number was previously revealed following his selection in the draft. Eli Heidenreich, a seventh-round pick from the Naval Academy and a native of the Pittsburgh area, has been assigned No. 29.
Other rookies and their respective numbers include Drew Allar (16), Germie Bernard (17), Daylen Everette (23), Robert Spears-Jennings (28), Riley Nowakowski (37), Kaden Wetjen (42), Gennings Dunker (73), and Gabriel Rubio (96). The team noted that some of these jersey numbers may change in the future.
The Steelers have a long history of honoring past players such as Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene through their Hall of Honor, which is detailed on the official website. The franchise is recognized for its six Super Bowl championships and community engagement efforts through historical celebrations and fan experiences, according to information available on their official website.
Artifacts from these achievements are displayed at the Hall of Honor Museum located at Acrisure Stadium, providing fans with insight into both historic victories and individual contributions by players throughout team history, as described by the official website.
As an established member franchise of the National Football League, the Steelers continue to recognize both new talent joining their roster and past figures who have contributed to their legacy.
