The Steelers signed the ball carrier Kaleb Johnson, the choice of the third round of the team, to a four -year contract. Johnson, who played at the Iowa University, was selected with the 83rd choice in total.
The attacking coordinator Arthur Smith is delighted to work with Johnson, a player who, according to him, is a good choice for the team in several modes.
“Running in a really explosive balloon with which we spent a little time during a visit of 30 here,” said Smith. “One of the most instinctive backs that I watched in a few years come out of the draft.
“Fit perfect, whatever the racing scheme you run. It ran several at Iowa. Really impressive as a volume runner during the game, and one of the most impressive statistics you have seen is the fourth quarter – what it has on average in the fourth quarter. I think it was more than five meters per postponement. Perhaps closer to six.
“We believe that it is a great adjustment of culture. Obviously, extremely excited to bring Kaleb to enter here.”
Johnson appeared in 35 games, from 22 years old, for the Hawkeyes. He wore the ball 508 times for 2,779 yards and 30 affected for his career. Johnson also had 29 receptions for 240 yards and two affected.
Johnson said he was ready for the workload that presents himself to him in the Steelers offense and that she is ready to start.
“I have the impression that in general, the relationship with the players, learning from coach Faulkner,” said Johnson. “Me and Jaylen Warren, we are going to be good together.
“I can’t wait to work. I’m excited right now.”
Johnson became the 17th player in school history to rush for more than 2,000 yards and was the 51st player in school history to rush for more than 1,000 career yards. He also became the fifth player in Iowa history to record two ground games of more than 200 yards.
In addition, he has more than more ground matches of more yards, which ranks sixth in the history of the school.
In 2024, he appeared in 12 games, from 11 years old, and had 240 races for 1,537 yards and 21 affected, all career summits.
