The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Wyomissing High School star Max Hurleman to a deal after a rookie minicamp tryout.
Hurleman spent his first four seasons at Colgate before transferring up to Notre Dame, where he became a cornerback and return man for the Fighting Irish.
In 2023, Hurleman was a first-team All-Patriot League as an elite special teams standout. Hurleman is an accomplished punt returner. The Fighting Irish used as a return man on punts and a special teamer with occasional snaps on the team’s coverage units.
Over his playing career, he has switched positions three times. He started as a running back and became a wide receiver in his senior year at Colgate. However, Notre Dame recruited him as a cornerback, and that is where he played during his final season. The Steelers signed Hurleman as a running back, though.
The Fighting Irish used as a return man on punts and a special teamer with occasional snaps on the team’s coverage units.
To make room for Hurleman, the Steelers released veteran running back Aaron Shampklin from their 90-man roster. Following the tryout, they also signed former Oklahoma and Ohio State star running back Trey Sermon to a one-year contract.