Steelers Camp Standouts ahead of Preseason Game 1.

Busman · Aug 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM

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Steelers Camp Standouts ahead of Preseason Game 1.

We all love seeing players make a real statement in training camp, and several Steelers are doing exactly that heading into the first preseason game.

Y. Black
All 350+ pounds of him. Black looks even bigger and stronger than last year. Currently listed as the No. 1 nose tackle on the depth chart, he has the potential to be the true two-down run-stuffer this defense has been missing. Payton Wilson has been gushing about him. Having a nose tackle who can consistently take on double teams makes the inside linebacker’s job a whole lot easier against the run. It looks like the Steelers may have found their 2026 solution to last year’s weakness up the middle.

Payton Wilson
Wilson has been moving around and making plays all over the field in camp. He’s a big, tall and fast inside linebacker, and with Black occupying blockers in front of him, the weaker part of his game (shedding blocks) becomes much less of an issue.

Roman Wilson
I don’t want to start any rumors, but Roman Wilson has quietly been the second-best wide receiver in camp. Take away a few of Michael Pittman’s ( who seems to have vanished ) Wilson can. He has been everywhere — slot or outside, he’s a tough cover.

D. Harmon
After a solid rookie season, Harmon is dominating in camp against both the run and the pass. Some are saying he may have already passed Heyward as the top defensive lineman on the team. Looks like a potential home-run first-round pick in the making.

D. Everette
The rookie cornerback out of Georgia has grossly exceeded early expectations. More than a few voices in the Steelers media already believe the team hit a home run with this selection.

A.Samuel
While Joey Porter Jr. continues his holdout, Samuel has been the most consistent defensive back in camp — a true under-the-radar story. Pair him with Everette and Dean (all new faces) and this might be the best group of cornerbacks the Steelers have had in at least a decade.

D. Allar
He won’t be the No. 1 or No. 2 quarterback this year, but he has my full attention with his ability to complete those big 10+ yard throws. Will it translate into the preseason games? And how much better will that big arm look with DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson to throw to? Allar has the tools to make those guys stand out even more. The Steelers need a long-term successor to Rodgers, and Allar is making a real case to be that guy.
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Great summary. After seeing Allar last night I would not be too sure Allar wont be #2.. He looks really good. Very poised. His throws are accurate and quick.

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