Updated
Updated · Steelers Depot · Apr 27
Pittsburgh Steelers invite Navy fullback Alex Tecza to rookie minicamp
Updated
Updated · Steelers Depot · Apr 27

Pittsburgh Steelers invite Navy fullback Alex Tecza to rookie minicamp

5 articles · Updated · Steelers Depot · Apr 27
  • Tecza, a Mt. Lebanon native and former Navy standout, will attend minicamp May 8-10 at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex alongside former teammate Eli Heidenreich.
  • Tecza earned second-team All-AAC honors in 2025 after rushing for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, and posted strong athletic numbers at Navy Pro Day.
  • Though slightly undersized for a fullback, Tecza's toughness and versatility may appeal to Steelers coaches, who recently drafted another fullback but value the position's depth and local talent.
With a drafted FB a 'roster lock,' what must Tecza do to defy the odds and make the final team?
Is Alex Tecza's invite a real shot or just a favor to a local player and teammate of a draft pick?
Is Alex Tecza's speed enough to overcome his size disadvantage against the bigger, drafted Riley Nowakowski?
Can two Navy running backs successfully transition from a triple-option offense to the Steelers' pro-style scheme?
Does Pittsburgh's interest in two fullbacks signal a shift back to a power-running identity for the team?