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Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson hones critical skill at OTAs — thanks to Jaylen Warren
Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson needed to fix one area of his game in a hurry — and he came to RB Jaylen Warren for help.
Johnson and Warren working together in the same running back room is a match made in heaven for the 2025 season — and it all comes down to pass protection.
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Coming out of college, one of Johnson's only red flags was, as Pro Football Focus so eloquently describes, "some bad misses in pass protection" — while that skill, in particular, is one where Warren shines the brightest.
While speaking to reporters at Steelers OTAs, Johnson explained how he was honing his pass protection with Warren's help (courtesy of Amanda Godsey):
"Warren — I've been on him every day about [pass protection]. You know, questioning him — how to do this, how to do that, and make sure I get my technique down to point A. That's the main thing right now, is learning how to pass block great and be liable."
There is arguably no running back better than Warren to learn blocking skills from — and if Johnson can emulate even a fraction of his technique, Steelers fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers OTAs: Kaleb Johnson learns critical skill from Jaylen Warren
