Riley Nowakowski
Fullback
Ht: Wt: Age: Exp: years College: Indiana Drafted: Undrafted
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Position Rank: 142nd
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Week 22
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Week 22
Posted: 5/31/2026 8:44 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Riley Nowakowski was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after playing tight end for the national champion Indiana Hoosiers, but head coach Mike McCarthy intends to use him as a fullback this season. "I think if you have a system that cannot utilize the strength and the personnel that's available, then I think you have to take a hard look at your system," McCarthy said. "I've started my journey in coaching in the two-back offense, I still believe the principle of it and still teach from the foundation of two-back offense."
Huddle Up: Nowakowski could still see catches out of the backfield, but he'll be on the field more for his blocking prowess than any rushing yardage or pass catching. As such, he shouldn't be drafted in most fantasy leagues, even though McCarthy has a history of leaning upon tight ends and/or big bodies rather heavily in his passing offense.
Posted: 5/09/2026 5:26 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers fifth-round draft choice FB Riley Nowakowski signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Saturday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Posted: 1/18/2026 9:30 pm GMT
University of Florida P Tommy Doman, Penn State LS Tyler Duzansky, University of Indiana FB Riley Nowakowski and University of Florida PK Trey Smack are on the West roster for the East-West Shrine Bowl at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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