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Max Hurleman
Hurleman with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026
No. 84 – Pittsburgh Steelers
PositionRunning back
Roster status Practice squad/injured
Personal information
Born (2001-10-19) October 19, 2001 (age 24)[1]
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolWyomissing
CollegeColgate (2020–2023)
Notre Dame (2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Maxwell Jason Hurleman (born October 19, 2001)[1] is an American professional football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colgate Raiders and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Early life

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Hurleman attended high school at Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania where he played running back and defensive back. Coming out of high school, he was a 1,000 yard-rusher, where he committed to play college football for the Colgate Raiders.[2]

College career

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Colgate

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During his four-year career at Colgate from 2020 through 2023, he rushed for 814 yards and one touchdown, while adding 80 receptions for 841 yards, three touchdowns, recording 18 kickoff returns for a total of 308 yards and 14 punt returns for 138 yards, where for his performance he was named to the 2023 All-Patriot League First Team as a special teamer.[3] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Hurleman decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Notre Dame

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Hurleman transferred to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as a walk-on cornerback.[5] In his one season at Notre Dame in 2024, he served as the team's punt returner, returning 23 punts for 138 yards, while notching 13 tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams.[6]

Statistics

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Year Team GP Rushing Receiving Tackles Fumbles
AttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTDTotalSoloAstFFFR
2020–21Colgate 212463.8024824.0000000
2021Colgate 11923463.81302819.4000000
2022Colgate 11833974.802023912.0100000
2023Colgate 117253.60282739.8222001
2024Notre Dame 1600–000–01311201
Career511948144.218084110.531513202

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		200 lb
(91 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		4.65 s1.70 s2.71 s4.22 s6.96 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day[7][8]

After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Hurleman signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent wide receiver.[9] Heading into the 2025 season, he was one of the team's top UDFA's as he competed for a 53-man roster spot.[10][11] In his NFL debut in week one of the 2025 NFL preseason, he hauled in two passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in a win over Jacksonville.[12] He was waived on August 25, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14] On January 14, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract and transitioned back into a running back.[15]

On August 30, 2026, Hurleman was waived by the Steelers and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Max Hurleman". ourlads.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Sampson, Pete (October 17, 2024). "How Notre Dame's Colgate transfer walk-on seized an opportunity for a Playoff contender". The Athletic. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ Montalto, Jared (June 20, 2025). "From Wyomissing to the Steelers: Max Hurleman fueled by chip on his shoulder". Reading Eagle. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Farabaugh, Nick. "Unheralded Steelers sleeper promises to make Pittsburgh 'right' after signing him". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Berardino, Mike (October 25, 2024). "Max Hurleman, small-town kid who made it big, jumps into the ring with Notre Dame football". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Soble, Jack. "Former Notre Dame walk-on Max Hurleman signs with Pittsburgh Steelers". On3.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Max Hurleman College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Max Hurleman RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  9. ↑ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star impresses as Pittsburgh Steelers' do-it-all sleeper". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Batko, Brian (August 14, 2025). "Max Hurleman isn't walking a thin line — he's flipping over it as out-of-nowhere Steelers preseason story". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ Shepkowski, Nick. "Steelers Teammates Give Max Hurleman a Hollywood Nickname During Impressive Camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  12. ↑ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star shows out in NFL debut with Steelers". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 25, 2025). "Steelers make additional roster moves". Steelers.com.
  14. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2025). "Steelers sign 16 to the practice squad". Steelers.com.
  15. ↑ Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2026). "Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Steelers make moves to get to initial 2026 53-man roster". Steelers.com. August 30, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Steelers sign 13 to practice squad". Steelers.com. August 31, 2026.
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