Former Hamilton High School star running back and Cincinnati native Kaleb Johnson has been drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Steelers picked Johnson with the No. 83 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft Friday night.Johnson starred for the Big Blue before spending three college seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes.Across three seasons at Iowa, Johnson rushed for more than 2,700 yards and 30 touchdowns, while averaging just under 80 yards per game on the ground.Johnson surged onto many NFL teams’ radar with his breakout 2024 season, during which he rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.
HAMILTON, Ohio —
Former Hamilton High School star running back and Cincinnati native Kaleb Johnson has been drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers picked Johnson with the No. 83 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft Friday night.
Johnson starred for the Big Blue before spending three college seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Across three seasons at Iowa, Johnson rushed for more than 2,700 yards and 30 touchdowns, while averaging just under 80 yards per game on the ground.
Johnson surged onto many NFL teams’ radar with his breakout 2024 season, during which he rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.