PIT · RB · Age 23
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Each row compares Eli Heidenreich to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to Eli Heidenreich's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).
Computed from 4 of 6 signals
Class rank: 20th percentile
Heidenreich opens the season as Pittsburgh's clear RB3 behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, with beat reporting indicating his offensive snaps will be minimal absent an injury to one of the two backs ahead of him.
A seventh-round selection signals a modest organizational bet; Pittsburgh used earlier draft capital on other positions (WR, QB, TE) rather than reinforcing the backfield, reflecting limited near-term expectations for him as a runner.
As the settled RB3 with no other rookie back added to the room, Heidenreich is next in line for early-down and passing-down work if Warren or Dowdle misses time.
His college usage as a dual-threat back/receiver at Navy gives Pittsburgh a path to script him into situational change-of-pace or gadget packages if the coaching staff chooses to expand his footprint.
| Format | Value | vs Best |
|---|---|---|
| PPR 1QBBest | 642 | — |
| PPR SF | 594 | -48 |