Round 7, Pick 14 · #230 Overall
Pittsburgh Steelers · RB · Navy
Traded: From IND
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Big Board Rank: #246 · Day 3 Sleeper
Eli Heidenreich emerged as Navy's workhorse back over three productive seasons, embodying the triple-option system's physicality while showcasing surprising pass-catching ability. The 5-10, 210-pound back totaled over 3,800 rushing yards in his career, developing into one of the AAC's most reliable ground threats. His compact frame and low center of gravity make him a natural fit between the tackles, though questions persist about his ability to create explosive plays at the NFL level. Heidenreich's football IQ and special teams prowess give him late-round appeal as a potential roster contributor.
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