Max Iheanachor
Career Summary
Max Iheanachor is an offensive tackle selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.
A former Arizona State starter, he reached the NFL after first taking up football in junior college.
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Early Life
Iheanachor was born in Nigeria and moved to the United States at age 13.
He played soccer growing up before his family settled in the Los Angeles area.
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High School
Iheanachor attended King Drew Medical High School in Los Angeles.
He played basketball there rather than high-school football.
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College Career
Iheanachor developed at East Los Angeles College before transferring to Arizona State.
He played both tackle positions during two junior-college seasons. At Arizona State from 2023 through 2025, he appeared in 32 games and started 31, primarily at right tackle.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh chose Iheanachor 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He also participated in the Senior Bowl following his college career.
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NFL Career
Iheanachor joined Pittsburgh as a rookie offensive tackle in 2026.
The team's regular-season statistics list one appearance and no starts through Week 1 against Atlanta.
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Career Accomplishments
Iheanachor earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition in 2025.
The Steelers report that he allowed no sacks that season.
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Playing Style
Iheanachor's college experience centered on offensive tackle and pass protection.
Thirty of his 31 Arizona State starts came at right tackle. Pittsburgh reports three sacks allowed across 1,159 career pass-blocking snaps.
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32443, 00-0041482, 10/19/2003, Max Iheanachor, Maxwell, Iheanachor
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