LIVE Steelers Rookie Mini Camp Invitation Tracker

Now comes the finishing touches to the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 offseason roster. The Steelers were active during free agency in March signing several players to solidify weak spots on their roster. They continued to address areas of need over the weekend when they added several players to key spots during the 2023 NFL Draft. Now they continue to add bodies to their roster via undrafted free agent signings, and rookie mini camp invites.

The Steelers signed seven undrafted free agents over the weekend, but still have 3 roster spots to fill. They could end up filling those spots with players that they invite to rookie mini camp. Some of the undrafted free agents signed may even be released after mini camp to make way for a player that was invited. Once the mini camp is over the Steelers can choose to offer a contract to one of the invitees. It's pretty normal for a hand full of invitees to be offered contracts. Quarterback Devlin 'Duck' Hodges made the team in 2019 after being a mini camp invite. 

We're going to keep you up to date right here for the remainder of the week as news comes out about the Steelers signings. 

Steelers Rookie Mini Camp Invites

DL - Tanner Tate - Millersville -- Per Tanner Tate

Tate had 17.5 sacks over the past two seasons. 

LB/S - Tylar Wiltz - Pitt -- Per Aaron Wilson

Wiltz transferred to Pitt as a graduate student. Started 3 games for Pitt compiling 49 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, and 1 interception.

WR - Dwayne Menders - Duquesne -- Per Tanner Phifer

P - Adam Korsak - Rutgers -- Per Aaron Wilson

Korsak was awarded the Ray Guy award for best punter in college football last season. 

QB - Hunter Johnson - Northwestern and Clemson -- Per Gregg Doyel 

Only threw 216 career passes between the two schools.

RB - Toa Taua - Nevada --  Per Ryan Fowler 

Five-year starter at Nevada, rushing for 3,997 yards and 33 touchdowns over 855 carries.

"Toa Taua. They can't tackle him. That's the whole problem."@NevadaFootball pic.twitter.com/eOT1KFkT0H

— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 17, 2021

Steelers Ink 7 Undrafted Free Agents 

QB - Tanner Morgan - Minnesota -- per Evan Dennison 

Morgan completed 62.2 percent of his passes, throwing 65 touchdown passes and 32 interceptions and rushed for eight touchdowns over 51 games and 47 starts for the Gophers. Because of COVID rules he started games in 2018 to 2022. 

WR - Jordan Byrd - San Diego State -- per Brad Benson

Byrd was an All-Mountain West returner for San Diego State. He had 3 kick return touchdowns, and 1 punt return touchdown.

“They’re looking for potential and I feel like I bring potential to the team and hope I can do that for them,” said Byrd via KRQE news. “I know that’s a tough team and its going to be a good time to play with them, especially with the history they have.”

FB - Monte Pottebaum - Iowa -- Per Aaron Wilson

Moved from linebacker to fullback during 2019 fall camp. He had 18 rush attempts for 84 yards during his college career. 

LB - David Perales - Fresno State - Per David Perales

As a senior he recorded 45.5 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and three forced fumbles. Because of COVID rules he came back for another season in 2022 and recorded 11.5 sacks. 

K - BT Potter - Clemson - Confirmed by BT Potter to SteelerNation

Potter completed his five-year Clemson career (2018-22) 73-of-97 on field goals (75.3 percent) and 234-of-235 on PATs (99.6 percent)

DL - James Nyamwaya - Per Merrimack College

During his senior year Nyamwaya had 27 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, and 5.5 sacks.  

C - Trevor Downing - Iowa State 

Downing was ranked as the 16th best center according to ESPN

Steelers 2023 NFL Draft Results

Round 1 - Pick #14 - Broderick Jones -- Jones joins the Steelers as an instant starter at left tackle. Jones is a dominant force against the run and a sturdy pass blocker that allowed 0 sacks in 454 pass plays last season at Georgia. 

Round 2 - Pick #32 - Joey Porter Jr -- Porter comes to the Steelers after spending the majority of his life with his father playing or coaching for the team. Porter has a long frame that allows him to make up space once the ball is in the air. His playing time at the beginning of the season might be limited on a roster that features Levi Wallace, Patrick Peterson, and Ahkello Witherspoon. But based on recent history it won't be a surprise if Wallace or Witherspoon miss time with an injury. If that happens they may never get their spot back from Porter. 

Round 2 - Pick #49 - Keeanu Benton -- Benton could be an immediate starter at the nose tackle position if he has a strong training camp. Pittsburgh lacks a true stud in the middle of their line. Benton's brute force should make him a sturdy pillar in the middle of the defensive line to free up the linebackers to do their job in the 3-4 defense.

Round 3 - Pick #93 - Darnell Washington -- Washington was a pick that no one believed would be around late in the third round. Fortunately for the Steelers, and unfortunately for him concerns over his knee caused him to plummet. Washington is instantly the best blocking tight end for the Steelers and is someone that could develop into a down the field threat. He ran a 4.6 40 yard dash at 265 pounds. 

Round 4 - Pick #132 - Nick Herbig -- Herbig joins a depleted outside linebacker room. After TJ Watt, and Alex Highsmith there isn't much of anything. Outside linebacker coach Denzel Martin confirmed in his press conference that Herbig will stay outside and they'll ask him to put some muscle on. With a strong camp Herbig could work his way onto the field spelling Highsmith and Watt. 

Round 7 - Pick #241 - Cory Trice Jr --  Mike Tomlin has given up and coming secondary coach Grady Brown his first project. Trice Jr has amazing size, but he's extremely raw. His technique all around from his hips to his feet is very questionable. He has a plus ability when lined up in man coverage on the line. He is strong as using his body to knock receivers off their routes. 

Round 7 - Pick #251 - Spencer Anderson -- Anderson was projected to be an undrafted free agent, but the Steelers thought enough of him to make sure he couldn't sign else where. Mike Tomlin gets his yearly Maryland player. Anderson could have a chance to be a depth guard and beat out Kendrick Green for a roster spot. 

Steelers 2023 NFL Draft Trades 

-- Steelers send pick #17 and #120 to Patriots for pick #14 

-- Steelers send pick #80 to Panthers for pick #93 and #132