Head coach Mike Tomlin praised Eli Heidenreich on Tuesday, highlighting his natural instincts and positional flexibility. The seventh-round rookie out of Navy commands an intriguing dual RB/WR designation on the team’s official depth chart after averaging 6.8 yards per carry and 17.2 yards per reception during his final collegiate season.

While Heidenreich remains a long-shot for immediate fantasy relevance, his multi-phase versatility and 4.44 speed give him significant PPR appeal and has moved from watchlist candidate to must-draft in dynasty league rookie drafts.