Eli Heidenreich
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Summary
Eli Heidenreich is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back and receiver who played at Navy.
The Pittsburgh-area native joined his hometown team as a seventh-round pick in 2026.
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Early Life
Heidenreich grew up in the Pittsburgh area as a Steelers fan.
His grandfather and uncle served in the Navy. He is the son of David and Tara Heidenreich.
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High School
Heidenreich captained Mt. Lebanon's undefeated 2021 state championship team.
He competed in football and baseball and earned first-team all-state football honors as a senior. Mt. Lebanon finished 15–0 while winning its first Pennsylvania Class 6A state title.
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College Career
Heidenreich contributed as both a receiver and runner at Navy.
Across 38 games, he caught 109 passes for 1,994 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for 1,157 yards and seven touchdowns. His final season included a school-record 941 receiving yards.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh selected Heidenreich 230th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He attended the draft in Pittsburgh and joined Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage when his hometown team selected him.
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NFL Career
Heidenreich signed a four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh in May 2026.
The Steelers listed him at running back and receiver as he began his professional career.
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Career Accomplishments
Heidenreich finished at Navy as its career leader in receiving yards and touchdown catches.
His 109 receptions ranked second in program history. He earned second-team All-American Conference recognition in 2025.
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Playing Style
Heidenreich's background combines rushing, receiving and special teams work.
Discussing his role after signing, he emphasized offensive versatility and experience in all four special teams phases at Navy.
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32451, 00-0041490, 7/28/2003, Eli Heidenreich, Eli, Heidenreich
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