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The Pittsburgh Steelers have teamed up with The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Mentoring Partnership to build their Inaugural Steelers All-Peer Team, featuring 11 high school football players from around the region who go above and beyond to provide mentor-like support for their teammates. Here's what our 11 special winners will receive:

The chance to participate in a virtual discussion with Steelers players
An on-field celebration at a Steelers home game later this season
A $1,000 donation to their school's athletic program
Recognition on Steelers social media channels

2023 Steelers All-Peer Team

Dante Saputo

South Allegheny High School

Senior | OL/DL

Dante has imposing size for a football player at 6'1" and 340 pounds, but his heart may be the biggest thing about him. He is the go-to guy for peer issues, and has earned Eagle Scout this year as a true community project. His teammates helped him build a cross along the Great Allegheny Passage for the community to gather for reflection and peace. His current plans are to be a City of Pittsburgh Firefighter.

Amare Harper

Sto-Rox High School

Senior | OL/DL

As the captain of the young Vikings football team, Amare has taken it upon himself to help teammates be successful on and off the field, leading study tables to help show them the best way to attack their academics. Amare serves on several extra-curricular activity boards to help improve the culture and safety of students throughout the entire Sto-Rox School District.

Carson Pierce

Shaler Area High School

Senior | ILB

Carson leads by example on and off the field, never missing a workout and near the top of his class. He values daily interaction with peers and teachers with a bright personality in the hallways. When he's not competing on the field, Carson organizes support and attendance for other Shaler activities and events. He also led the way and made sure to welcome the new freshmen players with advice about the football program.

Andrew Sharp

Baldwin High School

Senior | RB/LB

Andrew is an all-conference athlete who overcame injuries in his last two seasons. Leading by example, the three-year captain is building bridges throughout the school with his invovelment in numerous peer groups. The high-honors student can be found in the community helping coach upcoming Highlanders in their flag football program.

Nate Deanes

South Fayette High School

Senior | RB

As a two-year captain for the Lions, Nate is always looked to in challenging situations and viewed as a coach on the field. On track to be a three-time All-Conference player, Nate is looked at by the senior class as a role model, organizing community service with Light of Life Rescue Mission and providing bagged lunches for 150 homeless children and families.

Drew Hairston

Serra Catholic High School

Senior | OT/DE

Drew is an outstanding student-athlete with a 5.0 GPA. Drew's efforts in the classroom have motivated his teammates to put more emphasis on being a better student-athlete. As a leader of the offensive line, he knows everyone's duties and communicates them well. Drew has won several class medals for top academic standing to go along with his on-field honors.

Vasile Balouris

Pine Richland High School

Senior | WR/DB

Vasile is a two-year captain with high marks in the classroom, including a near-perfect SAT and perfect ACT score. He mentors many teammates while playing football and basketball. Vasile leads the Ram's team volunteers activities, is active in his church and serves as a referee for the youth basketball program.

Mason Williams

Canon-McMillan High School

Senior | LG/DT

Mason is a thoughtful leader with a calm demeanor that drives the team mission of making better men through the game of football. He is a great listener and seeks out players that may be facing challenges to help them work though obstacles. He can be found volunteering at almost every community event, including the food bank, cleaning town parks and parade days.

Braeden Helmkamp

Trinity High School

Senior | OT/DE

Though Braeden holds multiple Division-1 football offers, he still continues to put his teammates and community first. He is a great mentor for all the young Hillers, helping to set up the field for practice, excelling in the classroom, and volunteering at numerous events in the community. Braeden defines the Hiller's Person-Student-Player philosophy.

Julian Stevens

Greensburg Salem High School

Senior | TE/LB

Julian is a three-sport athlete that exhibits extraordinary leadership and mentoring abilities. Julian makes sure teammates are well taken care of and provides excellent motivation and communication skills. He has led several school and community initiatives and leads the way for players to support other school sports and activities, including community youth football.

Keith Mincin

Baldwin High School

Senior | RB/LB

Keith is an All-Conference football player, highly ranked wrestler and high-honors student and serves on the Executive Board of his school's National Honor Society. He is a rare 4-year captain of the football team and can be found tutoring teammates and other students and just saying hi to everyone when he walks in a room. Keith can also be found volunteering on the weekends helping coach and referee for youth flag football.

2022 Steelers All-Peer Team