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USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Undrafted rookie RB thanks Steelers for opportunity — looks to prove Tomlin, Khan right
The Steelers' 2025 NFL Draft haul may have been impressive — but one of Pittsburgh's undrafted rookies is ready to make a similar splash. Before throwing the first pitch at last Thursday's Reading Fightin Phils game, undrafted rookie RB Max Hurleman thanked the Steelers for taking a chance on him (courtesy of Reading Eagle's Jared Montalto): "Thankful to a really good organization like the Pittsburgh Steelers,' Hurleman said. 'I can't thank them enough — Coach (Mike) Tomlin, [Art] Rooney, [Omar] Khan — for just affording me this opportunity, and I'm going to make them right in their decision.' According to the Steelers' website, Hurleman rushed for 814 yards on 194 carries in 51 collegiate games — 23 of which he started. He also made an impact in the punt return game, accumulating 353 yards on 49 punt returns. Hurleman could follow in the footsteps of Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, who went undrafted in 2022 and has since proven that draft status is just a label. For up-to-date Steelers coverage and analysis, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Notre Dame special teamer heads to the NFL
Former Notre Dame cornerback and special-teams player Max Hurleman has signed with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. Hurleman, who has the ability to return kicks, hails from Pennsylvania, but closer to Philadelphia than Pittsburgh. Hurleman played in 16 games for the Fighting Irish in 2024, compiling 13 tackles -- 11 solo -- and recovered a fumble. Advertisement Hurleman has now punched his ticket to the NFL as an undrafted free agent. It's a tough road ahead -- Hurleman may have to fight just to make the Steelers' roster -- but it's still remarkable for a depth player. Even one with punt- and kick-return ability. Good luck, Max! Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Max Hurleman from Notre Dame has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame special teamer heads to the NFL
Notre Dame special teamer heads to the NFL The Fighting Irish cornerback and kick/punt returner heads to the Pittsburgh Steelers Former Notre Dame cornerback and special-teams player Max Hurleman has signed with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. Hurleman, who has the ability to return kicks, hails from Pennsylvania, but closer to Philadelphia than Pittsburgh. Hurleman played in 16 games for the Fighting Irish in 2024, compiling 13 tackles -- 11 solo -- and recovered a fumble. Hurleman has now punched his ticket to the NFL as an undrafted free agent. It's a tough road ahead -- Hurleman may have to fight just to make the Steelers' roster -- but it's still remarkable for a depth player. Even one with punt- and kick-return ability. Good luck, Max! Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
