Steelers Bolster Defense with Pitt's Kevin Jobity Jr. as UDFA

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with six undrafted free agents Monday following the 2026 NFL Draft, which shattered records with 805,000 fans over three days at Acrisure Stadium and surrounding venues. Among them is Kevin Jobity Jr., a defensive lineman from the University of Pittsburgh, bringing Pennsylvania pride to the Black and Gold. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound edge rusher, who began his college career at Syracuse before transferring to Pitt, bolsters a defensive line already strengthened by draft picks like Notre Dame DT Gabriel Rubio in the sixth round.

Jobity Jr. recorded 8.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in his Pitt tenure, earning All-ACC honorable mention honors in 2025. His signing, first reported by Steelers.com, aligns with GM Omar Khan's strategy of mining local talent post-draft. The Steelers' 2026 draft class featured Pennsylvania native Drew Allar, the former Penn State quarterback selected in the third round at No. 76 overall, underscoring the team's affinity for in-state standouts.

Joining Jobity are Indiana CB Devan Boykin, Missouri LB Daylan Carnell, Kansas kicker Laith Marjan, USC TE Lake McRee and Arizona State TE Chamon Metayer. These UDFAs will compete in Pittsburgh's storied training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, a rite of passage for Steelers hopefuls. With veterans like T.J. Watt anchoring the defense, Jobity's local roots and production position him as a potential practice squad riser or depth piece for Pennsylvania's most beloved franchise.