Steelers 2025 Rookie Minicamp: The Latest Reports from Day 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers have 45 players taking the field for rookie minicamp this weekend. With the first day of camp coming today, Friday, May 9, it is the first opportunity to see many of these players in a Steelers uniform. Even though it is just with practice jerseys and “football shorts,“ it is still an opportunity to get a first look at these players in action.
Looking for information as to what’s going on at rookie minicamp, a compilation from various sources can be seen below. As more information becomes available, it will be added. The information in chronological order (as best as I can) with the newest reports at the bottom of the stream.
Steelers rookie minicamp roster, including tryout players: pic.twitter.com/Um4UvnU7Os
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) May 9, 2025
Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon says he’s doing OK but obviously still dealing with the grief of losing his mom on draft night. “I’m in football. I’m in my element.” Said it was a dream come true to see his locker here at the start of rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/V6MAreuTkO
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) May 9, 2025
Derrick Harmon was asked what’s going on with his shoulder and how he manages it:
“There’s nothing wrong with my shoulder. I’m 100%.”
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 9, 2025
Steelers rookie DL Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black working on hand usage today pic.twitter.com/bO0E2weee9
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 9, 2025
QB Will Howard seems genuinely *really* excited to be a Steeler pic.twitter.com/p1uQCwSwLT
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) May 9, 2025
Will Howard — a true Steeler pic.twitter.com/V7cK9Fmpjg
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 9, 2025
Jack Sawyer on joining the legacy of Steelers OLBs pic.twitter.com/xy56EdabDD
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) May 9, 2025
Will Haaaawrd pic.twitter.com/O8X8VJuRtG
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 9, 2025
First look at rookie DT Derrick Harmon in a #Steelers uniform. pic.twitter.com/jFV7beboEu
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) May 9, 2025
Kaleb Johnson, Trey Sermon and Max Hurleman doing some Faulk Drills pic.twitter.com/2CE1YjLyQf
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 9, 2025
Will Howard during walk through pic.twitter.com/DZX4o6HYH5
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 9, 2025
Two third-round picks at Steelers rookie camp. Veteran tryout free agent Trey Sermon on the left, rookie Kaleb Johnson on the right. pic.twitter.com/lvra3w0CMy
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) May 9, 2025
Will Howard, Kaleb Johnson and company on Day 1 in Black and Gold. pic.twitter.com/73LyrRiVWM
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) May 9, 2025
Thoughts on Rookie Camp: Will Howard knows what to say and is a polished speaker; Kaleb Johnson has similar ht/wt as Najee but totally different physique (longer); you don't want to meet Jack Sawyer in a dark alley.
Other than that, it was a walkthrough of rookie minicamp with…
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 9, 2025
More today from Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black pic.twitter.com/hiaxSyp1Qm
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 9, 2025
It's not that much of a surprise, but Sebastian Castro said he is playing at both safety and in the slot. He was a six-year player in college.
Castro fully expected to get drafted and was 'crushed' he didn't. He's got a chip on his shoulder coming into Pittsburgh.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 9, 2025
First look at Steelers first round pick Derrick Harmon at rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/lWExEyKina
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) May 9, 2025
A few quick-hit takeaways from camp in shorts!
– Yahya Black and Derrick Harmon are big, big guys
– Black has some real power behind his punches
– UDFA Roc Taylor — that's a big WR. X-only based on frame IMO
– Kaleb Johnson's movement is smooth. Cuts and such look so easy
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 9, 2025
New Steelers OLB Jack Sawyer said that at his draft party, everyone was huddled around the TV when his OSU teammate Will Howard got selected:
"As soon as they said his name, the party cheered louder for him than they did for me."
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) May 9, 2025
Derrick Harmon spoke to the media on Friday at rookie minicamp: pic.twitter.com/CTW09jDO9p
— Steelers Live (@SteelersLive) May 9, 2025
As someone who doesn’t use twitter at all, these articles are perfect. Love these especially during training camp. Thanks
You are the target audience.
Thanks from me too, Dave. What is Kaboly smoking, Harris has 15 lbs. on Johnson. Been with McAfee too long, I suppose. Let’s go Castro, and everyone else…stay heathy and learn.
And Roc, go, go, go! Found money is sweet, and rare. Mo’ found money, please!
Yes!
Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson both look ridiculously explosive, but in very different ways.
All good, thanks, trukk.
Prayers still going up for Harmon and his family, I pray that the Almighty will continue to bless and comfort this young man.
First interview I’ve seen with Harmon, impressive kid. Smart, and confident. He has a Cam Heyward sort of presence about him. Cam is way more polished, but that’s what experience does. Harmon as advertised so far!