Rookies Rise in Preseason Finale | Pittsburgh Steelers News

The Steelers’ 2026 draft class started with skepticism and low rankings, but preseason fireworks changed the narrative. Max Iheanachor returned from injury to show flashes of his potential, Germie Bernard stunned with a touchdown grab, and Drew Allar delivered consistent, clutch play under pressure. Other rookies like Gennings Dunker, Eli Heidenreich, and Kaden Wetjen also made big plays — including a punt return TD — proving their impact isn’t just hype. While the draft may have been a miss, these rookies are now giving fans real reason to believe heading into the regular season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad89eb52ad7589e3