The Steelers have agreed to terms with 9 rookie free agents, the team announced today. All rookies will participate in the team's rookie minicamp next weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, May 16-18.
The 9 rookie free agents include, five offensive and four defensive players: offensive lineman Chris Elkins (Youngstown State), defensive end Ethan Hemer (Wisconsin), offensive tackle Kaycee Ike (UAB), linebacker Howard Jones (Shepherd), quarterback Brendon Kay (Cincinnati), defensive end Josh Mauro (Stanford), defensive tackle Roy Philon (Louisville), offensive guard Will Simmons (East Carolina) and tight end Eric Waters (Missouri).
Pittsburgh Steelers 2014 Rookie Free Agents
| Player | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Elkins | OL | 6-4 | 300 | Youngstown State |
| Ethan Hemer | DE | 6-6 | 285 | Wisconsin |
| Kaycee Ike | OT | 6-5 | 293 | UAB |
| Howard Jones | LB | 6-4 | 238 | Shepherd |
| Brendon Kay | QB | 6-4 | 228 | Cincinnati |
| Josh Mauro | DE | 6-6 | 282 | Stanford |
| Roy Philon | DT | 6-3 | 291 | Louisville |
| Will Simmons | OG | 6-5 | 342 | East Carolina |
| Eric Waters | TE | 6-5 | 245 | Missouri |
