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Widely Questioned Draft Pick Ready to Prove Worth for Steelers

PITTSBURGH — Gabriel Rubio hasn’t yet suited up for a regular-season game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That could soon change…

By Brendan Howe · Steelers Now

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Rookie defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio expressed readiness to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers following Derrick Harmon's injury.
Harmon was placed on injured reserve, potentially opening up a roster spot on the defensive line.
Rubio was selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio says he is fully prepared to play if called upon following an injury to Derrick Harmon. Harmon was recently placed on injured reserve, creating an opportunity for Rubio to potentially make his NFL regular-season debut after being inactive for the team's first four games.

Rubio, a sixth-round selection from Notre Dame in the 2026 NFL Draft, noted he has embraced the team's "next man up" mentality. He stated that he has focused on practice repetitions, visualising game situations, and learning from veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward while awaiting the coaching staff's decision.

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