Steelers Rookie May Be Next Late-Round Defensive Gem

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers took little-known defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio out of Notre Dame in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A five-year player at the historic university, Rubio appeared in 39 total games for the Fighting Irish, but didn’t leave scouts and organizations with a consensus on his evaluation.

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