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Eli Heidenreich

RB - Pittsburgh Steelers

  • 6'
  • 198 lbs
  • Age 23
  • Navy
Rostered In ~1% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
RB Rank: 24th
Draft Rank (ECR)
#367
Best / Worst
#240 / #357
ADP
N/A

Availability



Expert Note
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Heidenreich was a Swiss army knife weapon for Navy. He finishes his collegiate career with 1,157 rushing yards (no more than 77 carries or 499 rushing yards in any season). In 2025, he also had 79 targets, 18.5 yards per reception, and 941 receiving yards. In 2025, Heidenreich spent 44.3% of his snaps in the backfield, 14.7% of them in the slot, and 32.9% as a perimeter wide receiver. His eventual home in the NFL is likely as a slot receiver. When utilized as a backfield/rushing option, it was as a motion player or getting him to the perimeter with toss plays. He didn't operate with a heavy dose of traditional running back usage in the rushing department. As a receiver, he has legit route-running chops, and he can win from the perimeter. He has a serviceable release package, but he'll need to continue to add to that tool belt and refine his footwork to work on the boundary. As a slot option, Heidenreich can already win against zone. He has a decent understanding of pacing against zone coverage and leverage. Dynasty Outlook: The Navy standout and Pittsburgh native was selected by his hometown team in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Heidenreich has the raw athletic upside and versatility to squint and see a potential starting NFL slot receiver a few years down the road if everything works out in his favor. The chances of it coming to fruition are slim, so don't overspend in any rookie draft. He's a third or fourth round dart throw/taxi squad option only.

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Eli Heidenreich practices Tuesday, expected to play in preseason opener

Eli Heidenreich told reporters he practiced on Tuesday and expects to play Thursday against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact

Heidenreich missed few practices last week with an injury. He should be good to go on Thursday.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftRB #102RB #73RB #12929
Dynasty RB #93RB #70RB #906
ADP
Consensus
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Projections
(2026)
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Projections (2026)
Rush AttRush YdsRush TdsRecsRec YdsRec TdsFumblesPoints
2911712210019.8
Statistics
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Statistics (avgs.)
Rush YdsRush TdsRecsPoints
Player stats are not available for the 2025 season
Game Log
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Game Log
OPPRush YdsRush TdsRecsPoints
Player does not have any game data for the 2025 season
Strength of Schedule
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Strength of Schedule (2026)
OppSummary
Next GameBYE
Next 3 GamesATL, NE, CINN/A
Playoffs (?)BAL, CAR, TENN/A
Rest of Season--N/A