Jaylen Warren

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he “certainly feel[s] comfortable” with Jaylen Warren’s ability to be the team’s No. 1 back.

“He got hampered by injury some in 2024. He appears to be ready to answer that. I know he’s really excited about his opportunity. I don’t think myself or anyone within the question his talents in regards to managing the ability to manage potentially that role,” Tomlin continued. The Steelers have brought in nine different running backs for top-30 visits and certainly appear likely to replace Najee Harris in the draft. But it does appear like they don’t have a problem turning the role over to Warren to start the season, and the back that Pittsburgh selects will likely be in the third round or later as the Steelers don’t have a second-round pick on account of the DK Metcalf trade.