Shortly after the 2022 NFL Draft concluded, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed two UDFA RBs to the in Duke’s Mataeo Durant and Oklahoma State’s Jaylen Warren. While Warren fits more of the prototypical mold of a big, bruising-style runner Pittsburgh has become known for over the years, Durant is a leaner, slender-body running back standing at 5’11 3/8”, 196lb. While not the physical prototype of Rb Pittsburgh has become affiliated in recent years, Durant brings the element of speed and explosiveness to the table that Pittsburgh hasn’t had in the backfield for quite some time. Durant tested well at his Pro Day in which GM Kevin Colbert was in attendance, posting a 4.
Film Room: Mataeo Durant Brings That Explosive, Big Play Threat Pittsburgh’s Backfield Needs
