New Steelers TE Jonnu Smith makes waves on social media with Pittsburgh hype video
New Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith is ready to make his debut in Pittsburgh.
Following the blockbuster trade that saw the Steelers send Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick swap to the Dolphins in exchange for Smith and All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey, the Steel City's newest tight end took to social media to celebrate his arrival with a hype video.
It's safe to say Smith is making a strong first impression with Steelers fans — and having Renegade playing throughout was a nice touch.
In 2024, Smith caught 88 passes for 884 yards and seven touchdowns with Miami. His dominance really shined in the latter half of the season, as he caught seven of his eight touchdowns and totaled 537 receiving yards in his final eight games as a Dolphin. As a result, Smith was named to his first Pro Bowl after the breakout season.
Fans were skeptical of the move, as the Steelers' tight end room was seemingly filled to maximum capacity — but insiders have revealed Smith could line up at a variety of different positions in 2025.
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