Former Steelers RB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 46
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The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 46 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.
In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 46 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.
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Steelers current No. 46: LS Christian Kuntz
Kuntz, who signed with the Steelers in 2020, is the current No. 46 wearer on the roster.
Last 5 Steelers to wear No. 46
- Christian Kuntz, 2021-present
- Matthew Thomas, 2018
- Will Johnson, 2012-2015
- Patrick Bailey, 2008
- Dante Brown, 2004
Best No. 46 in Steelers history: RB Reggie Harrison
No. 46 doesn’t quite have the same prestige as other previous entries in our countdown kickoff, but the best wearer in Steelers history is running back Reggie Harrison.
Harrison, who played with the Steelers from 1974 to 1977, was primarily a depth piece for Pittsburgh. He won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and played a huge role in one of the team’s victories.
During Super Bowl X against the Cowboys, Harrison blocked a punt, which resulted in a safety and cut Dallas’ lead to 10-9. The Steelers would ultimately defeat the Cowboys 21-17, thanks in part to that game-changing play.
Harrison’s career totals of 631 rushing yards and eight touchdowns don’t jump off the stat page, but that doesn’t change the impact he made on the Steel City brand of football.
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