Ranking Pittsburgh Steelers Undrafted Free Agents Odds Of Making Roster

How Likely Pittsburgh Steelers Undrafted Free Agents Are to Make Roster

 

 1. Beanie Bishop – DB, West Virginia

Of all five Steelers undrafted free agents, Bishop is the most likely to make the team. While Pittsburgh had a great draft, they didn’t address their need at slot cornerback. Bishop could fill that role perfectly for them. He was a second-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 selection last season, totaling four interceptions and 67 tackles. Bishop is solid in run support, which the Steelers value in their nickel cornerbacks. He will compete in training camp with a real shot of making the roster.

 2. Julius Welschof – EDGE, Charlotte

 

After Bishop, there is a drop-off in the probability of any undrafted free agents making the Steelers’ final roster. Welschof, the German-born defensive end, has a chance though. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith are the Steelers’ starting edge rushers, and Nick Herbig is third in the rotation. The fourth spot is up for grabs, as the team did not re-sign Markus Golden. Welschof is a good athlete who can compete for a depth spot on the team.

3. John Rhys Plumlee – QB, UCF

Plumlee is an intriguing prospect due to his position versatility. He is a quarterback who also played wide receiver and baseball at UCF. A move back to receiver seemed likely, but the Steelers announced his signing as a quarterback. At that position, he’s fighting an uphill battle to pass Kyle Allen for the QB3 roster spot. However, his strong athleticism and versatility could earn him a look as a Taysom Hill-type of player. His best chance of making the roster is as a gadget and special teams guy, not as a quarterback.

4. Daijun Edwards – RB, Georgia

Edwards, the leading running back for one of the nation’s best teams, probably won’t make the Steelers roster. They have their top three running backs in Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and others. Edwards is a prime candidate for the practice squad, though. With running backs at an increased risk of injury, he would be a good extra piece to have if needed. He’s respectable in the passing game, both as a receiver and blocker.

5. Jacoby Windmon – LB, Michigan State

Windmon is the least likely of the Steelers’ undrafted free agents to make the roster. The Steelers have five linebackers on the team already, including 2023 second-team All-Pro selection Patrick Queen, Elandon Roberts, Cole Holecomb, Payton Wilson, and Mark Robinson. It’s very tough to see Windmon finding a spot in the rotation.