Former Steelers wide receiver leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 11

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just 11 days away from their September 13 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. To celebrate this countdown to kickoff, we're highlighting the best players to ever wear No. 11 for the Steelers. Currently, WR Michael Pittman Jr. dons the number, having been traded to the team in March. Looking back at the last five Steelers to wear No. 11, we find Marquez Valdes-Scantling (2025), Van Jefferson (2024), Allen Robinson (2023), Chase Claypool (2020-2022), and the current leader in the franchise's history: Chase Claypool.

Among these wearers, Chase Claypool stands out as the best No. 11 in Steelers history. Drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Claypool quickly became a talented playmaker for the team. Over his first two-and-a-half seasons, he racked up an impressive 2,211 yards from scrimmage and 14 total touchdowns. However, the Steelers ultimately traded him to the Chicago Bears for their second-round pick, which became the No. 32 overall selection later claimed by Joey Porter Jr. Despite this trade, Claypool remains the franchise's top-wearing No. 11, showcasing his immense skill and impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers.