According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson , the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed first-round pick Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract, securing one of the franchise’s most intriguing young building blocks before rookie minicamp begins.
According to the team, Iheanachor signed a four-year rookie contract worth $20.692 million, including a signing bonus of $11.598 million and a fifth-year team option.
Selected with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Iheanachor arrives in Pittsburgh with massive expectations after a rapid rise at Arizona State. The 6-foot-6, 321-pound offensive tackle was viewed as one of the most athletic linemen with one of the highest ceilings in the class and quickly became a favorite among Steelers evaluators during the pre-draft process.
The Steelers believe Iheanachor’s combination of size, movement skills, and potential give him a chance to contribute early, even if he is still considered somewhat raw technically. Pittsburgh has now spent three first-round picks on offensive tackles in the last four years, showing a clear commitment to strengthening the trenches under general manager Omar Khan.
At Arizona State, Iheanachor developed into one of the top offensive linemen in the Big 12, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors while showcasing elite athletic traits and upside. His path to the NFL is unique, as he did not begin playing football until moving to the United States from Nigeria as a teenager.
Now officially under contract, Iheanachor will begin preparing for rookie minicamp and OTAs as he competes for a role along Pittsburgh’s offensive front heading into the 2026 season.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Sign First-Round Pick Max Iheanachor to Rookie Contract
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