Two of the six members of the Steelers draft class have been significant parts of the Steelers season since week 1, Chase Claypool and Alex Highsmith. Two others have seen less consistent play time, Kevin Dotson, who has played at least one special teams snap in every game while finding himself a key backup on the offensive line, and Anthony McFarland, who made the active roster in week 3 and has at least one carry in each game since.
In week 9, with Mike Hilton and Tyson Alualu out, the Steelers elevated 6th round safety Anthony Brooks Jr.