Wesley Steiner


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Position: LB
Jersey #: 44
Date of Birth: February 21, 2002
Height / Weight: / 242 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: SEA (2025)

Career Summary

Wesley Steiner played college linebacker at Auburn and Washington State before pursuing NFL opportunities in 2025.

After entering the league with Las Vegas as a linebacker, he joined Seattle as a fullback.

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Early Life

Steiner comes from the Warner Robins area of Georgia.

Washington State lists his hometown in Georgia.

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High School

Steiner played for Houston County High School.

He recorded 93 tackles as a senior and also competed in track, wrestling and basketball.

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College Career

Steiner played at Auburn from 2020 through 2023, then transferred to Washington State for 2024.

He appeared in all 13 games in his lone Cougars season, contributing primarily on special teams.

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Path to the NFL

Steiner entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2025.

He signed with the Raiders as a linebacker in May and was waived later that month.

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NFL Career

Seattle signed Steiner as a fullback on August 14, 2025.

The Seahawks waived him injured during roster reductions, then waived him from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 1.

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Career Accomplishments

Steiner combined athletic and academic achievements before his professional career.

He won two state discus titles in high school and received SEC academic honor-roll recognition at Auburn.

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Playing Style

Seattle's fullback opportunity represented a position change for the former college linebacker.

His special-teams experience at Washington State and reported 4.39-second pro-day 40-yard dash were part of his athletic background.

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31816, 00-0040607, 2002-02-21, Wesley Steiner, Wesley, Steiner

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