Learn more about running back Kaleb Johnson in this edition of Five Fast Facts
1. The Steelers selected Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa with the 83rd overall pick.
2. Johnson appeared in 35 games, starting 22, for the Hawkeyes. He carried the ball 508 times for 2,779 yards and 30 touchdowns for his career. Johnson also had 29 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
3.Johnson became the 17th player in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards and was the 51st player in school history to rush for over 1,000 career yards. He also became the fifth player in Iowa history to record two 200-plus yard rushing games.
In addition, he has 12 100-plus yard rushing games, which ranks sixth in school history.
4. Johnson was an AP Scholar and Honor Roll student at Hamilton High School, much of it due in part to his grandfather, Jeffrey Strader, who helped raise him and prioritized academics over athletics. Johnson also had his success in sports in high school, earning first-team all-state honors as a senior and first-team all-conference honors as a junior. He was a team captain his junior and senior year and also played basketball and was on the track team.
5. Johnson was baptized in May, something he said was one of the most meaningful moments in his life.
