Behind the Steel Curtain on Eli Heidenreich

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One of the biggest surprises of the 53-man roster was the Steelers keeping Eli Heidenreich as the team's RB3. Not only will Heidenreich be the team's third running back, but he will also be the personal protector on special teams. Despite being a seventh-round pick, he has one of the clearest paths to immediate production of any Steelers rookie.
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Joey Bray highlights Eli Heidenreich as one of the biggest surprises of the 53-man roster, noting he will serve as the team's RB3 and personal protector on special teams, with potential to get runs as a return man. Despite being a seventh-round pick, Bray emphasizes he has one of the clearest paths to immediate production of any Steelers rookie and is an underrated pick for Steelers Rookie of the Year.

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