Steelers sign both 7th Round picks Carson Bruener and Donte Kent

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected seven players throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, and with Rookie Minicamp underway the team has started to sign some of these players to their rookie contract. Where did they start? How about the 7th Round.

The Steelers had two picks in the 7th Round, and both Carson Bruener and Donte Kent have now locked in their 4-year rookie contracts.

Carson Bruener

We have signed LB Carson Bruener to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw

📝: https://t.co/xQnTzw6RKc pic.twitter.com/qiPDU4uK9B

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 9, 2025

Donte Kent

We have signed CB/PR Donte Kent to a four-year contract. @BordasLaw

📝: https://t.co/cDkKv8vz8L pic.twitter.com/SzDnWiUxUW

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 9, 2025

Since the NFL and NFLPA adjusted their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) over a decade ago to a slotted contract system, signing rookies is more of a formality than breaking news. No longer are rookies holding out for the most money possible. Instead, they become footnotes during spring workouts prior to training camp.

With these two picks signed, here are who have signed, and who has yet to sign their rookie deals:

Signed:

ILB Carson Bruener (7th Round)

CB Donte Kent (7th Round)

Unsigned:

DL Derrick Harmon (1st Round)

RB Kaleb Johnson (3rd Round)

OLB Jack Sawyer (4th Round)

DT Yahya Black (5th Round)

QB Will Howard (6th Round)

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers as they complete rookie minicamp, and get ready for OTAs, Mandatory Minicamp and training camp.