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Steelers sign first-round OT Max Iheanachor
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Story byTEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) lines up for the play during the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 23, 2024 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Steelers have their first-round pick under contract with days left until OTAs. On Friday, Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.Per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the deal is four years, $20.7 million with an $11.6 million signing bonus. Like all first rounders, Iheanachor has a fifth-year option.AdvertisementThe Steelers made Iheanachor, an Arizona State right tackle who started playing football in junior college, the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in late April.Iheanachor is the seventh draft pick the Steelers have signed this offseason. Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
Takes mentioned in this episode
- Arizona State Sun Devils team · neutral
“the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils”
Mentioned in context of a past college game.
- Max Iheanachor player · positive
“Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.”
The Steelers are signing their first- and second-round draft picks to rookie contracts.
- Pittsburgh Steelers team · neutral
“Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.”
Factual announcement of team signing activity with no evaluative language.
- Max Iheanachor player · neutral
“Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.”
Factual announcement of contract signing with no evaluative language.
- Arizona State Sun Devils team · neutral
“the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils”
Mentioned in a news report about a player's background.
- Max Iheanachor player · positive
“On Friday, Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.”
On Friday, Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract.
- Germie Bernard player · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Factual status update on unsigned draft picks with no sentiment.
- Drew Allar player · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Factual status update on unsigned draft picks with no sentiment.
- Eli Heidenreich player · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Factual status update on unsigned draft picks with no sentiment.
- Navy team · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.
- BYU Cougars team · neutral
“Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) lines up for the play during the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 23, 2024 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.”
Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) lines up for the play during the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 23, 2024 at M
- Pittsburgh Steelers team · neutral
“The Steelers have their first-round pick under contract with days left until OTAs.”
The Steelers have their first-round pick under contract with days left until OTAs.
- Alabama team · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.
- Penn State team · neutral
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.
- Arizona State Sun Devils team · neutral
“Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) lines up for the play during the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 23, 2024 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.”
Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) lines up for the play during the college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 23, 2024 at M
- Eli Heidenreich player · negative
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.
- Drew Allar player · negative
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.
- Germie Bernard player · negative
“Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned.