Kaleb Johnson

[Dog chasing Cat]

Faced most stacked boxes than any CFP RB, reminds me of Bell but with better long speed.

Love this pick, would have even if Henderson and Judkins were still on the table.

I'm glad he's used to stack boxes. He'll be right at home in week one against the Jets.

[hawaiiansteel]

In Kaleb Johnson, Steelers appear to have ideal teammate, complement for Jaylen Warren

Saturday, May 17, 2025

https://triblive.com/sports/in-kaleb-johnson-steelers-appear-to-have-ideal-teammate-complement-for-jaylen-warren/

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
There were also off-the-field concerns related to Johnson’s maturity.

What were they?

[WindyCitySteel]

What were they?

I heard on The Fan that it was related to film study/learning the playbook, but he talked about wanting to stay after late to work on pass pro in the rookie minicamp, doesn’t sound like an entitled guy who thinks he can just show up and play.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

I heard on The Fan that it was related to film study/learning the playbook, but he talked about wanting to stay after late to work on pass pro in the rookie minicamp, doesn’t sound like an entitled guy who thinks he can just show up and play.

His play does not look like a guy that doesn't pay attention to details. He his the right hole, and follows his blockers well. He will have to learn who to pass block when he is in their to pass block. But all rookie backs do.

Running back is an easy position to learn.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

I heard on The Fan that it was related to film study/learning the playbook, but he talked about wanting to stay after late to work on pass pro in the rookie minicamp, doesn’t sound like an entitled guy who thinks he can just show up and play.

Pass pro and lack of breakaway speed - not a surprise at 224lbs - are the two concerns that I've heard. IMO pass pro is similar to special teams. It is more about willingness and effort than skill. He'll find out quickly that in Pittsburgh if you aren't willing to pass block it will cost you snaps.

[hawaiiansteel]

Running back is an easy position to learn.

Especially our playbook.

In our offense, RBs only need to learn 4 plays:

On 1st and 2nd downs -

1) Run left
2) Run Right
3) Run up the middle

And on 3rd down -

4) Catch ball short of the sticks

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Especially our playbook.

In our offense, RBs only need to learn 4 plays:

On 1st and 2nd downs -

1) Run left
2) Run Right
3) Run up the middle

And on 3rd down -

4) Catch ball short of the sticks

A bit more than that. He will need to learn how to use OT weak blocking when pushed backward as Trap plays

[WindyCitySteel]

Pass pro and lack of breakaway speed - not a surprise at 224lbs - are the two concerns that I've heard. IMO pass pro is similar to special teams. It is more about willingness and effort than skill. He'll find out quickly that in Pittsburgh if you aren't willing to pass block it will cost you snaps.

Pass pro for sure, but he was clocked at 22MPH in college a couple times, not many NFL RBs have done that.

They really need to start clocking guys at the combine in full pads, carrying a ball for offensive players, too.

A lot of track guys are slower in uniform.

[hawaiiansteel]

Kaleb Johnson's top 10 plays from the 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes season

[Chucktownsteeler]

I know he had zero fumbles, but at times he carries the ball low.

[hawaiiansteel]

[WindyCitySteel]

Love this pick. Reports from OTAs are that he is pestering Gainwell and Warren for pass-pro tips. I think he’s gonna be our best back since Bell, hopefully can stay healthy.

Also, saw a comp that hits — Todd Gurley.

[whatever]

Love this pick. Reports from OTAs are that he is pestering Gainwell and Warren for pass-pro tips. I think he’s gonna be our best back since Bell, hopefully can stay healthy.

Also, saw a comp that hits — Todd Gurley.

wouldn’t take much to accomplish that

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Love this pick. Reports from OTAs are that he is pestering Gainwell and Warren for pass-pro tips. I think he’s gonna be our best back since Bell, hopefully can stay healthy.

Also, saw a comp that hits — Todd Gurley.

As long as he has a longer prime.