Steelers Rookie Season Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers Rookies Projected to Make Immediate Impact in Week 1 Opener

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the league's largest rookie classes with 11 players, with most likely to start their career in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The team's first-round pick, Iheanachor, missed a significant portion of time due to an upper-body injury but returned in time to play 35 snaps in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. He is expected to start in Week 1. Roman Wilson is almost certain to start, or play starting-level snaps, after a strong training camp. Aaron Rodgers seems to have a stronger connection with Wilson, which could help him become more involved in the passing offense under Mike McCarthy than he was in Arthur Smith's system. Everette Allar, who arrived in Pittsburgh with mechanical issues, is considered an intriguing future option due to his speed and ability to play well in the team's press program. However, Dunker is likely to spend the season as a backup on the interior of the offensive line.

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