Gallery: Steelers Rookies Hit Field for First Time

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookies hit the field for Day 1 of minicamp.
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers rookies hit the field for the first time in their NFL careers, attending 2022 Rookie Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. 

The Steelers had 51 players attend Day 1 of practice in the South Side. Of which, they had all seven of their draft picks, 10 undrafted free agent signings and plenty of tryouts on sight. 

Check out the sites from the first NFL practice for players like Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, Calvin Austin, Connor Heyward and plenty of others. 

Steelers first-round pick works drills during practice.
Kenny Pickett

Steelers first-round pick works drills during practice.


Steelers first-round pick takes the field.
Kenny Pickett

Steelers first-round pick takes the field.


The Steelers rookie wideouts listen to offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Calvin Austin and Wide Receivers

The Steelers rookie wideouts listen to offensive coordinator Matt Canada.


Rico Bussey works with Steelers rookies at minicamp.
Ricco Bussey

Rico Bussey works with Steelers rookies at minicamp.


Steelers receiver George Pickens runs routes during practice.
George Pickens

Steelers receiver George Pickens runs routes during practice.


Steelers receiver runs routes during practice.
George Pickens

Steelers receiver runs routes during practice.


Steelers rookie receiver runs routes during practice.
George Pickens

Steelers rookie receiver runs routes during practice.


Kenny Pickett works the option during the first day of practice.
Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett works the option during the first day of practice.


Calvin Austin goes up for a ball during drills.
Calvin Austin

Calvin Austin goes up for a ball during drills.


Calvin Austin

Catch, secured. 


Calvin Austin runs routes during practice.
Calvin Austin

Calvin Austin runs routes during practice.


Calvin Austin secures a catch from Kenny Pickett.
Calvin Austin

Calvin Austin secures a catch from Kenny Pickett.


Connor Heyward Steelers Mini Camp
Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward jogs onto the field with tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts.


Kenny Pickett speaks with media after practice.
Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett speaks with media after practice.


Connor Heyward speaks with media after practice.
Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward speaks with media after practice.


The Steelers return for Day 2 of tomorrow and will round-out Rookie Minicamp this weekend before preparing for OTAs. 

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