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Gennings Dunker
OG · PIT

Gennings Dunker

Position OG
Team PIT
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Gennings Dunker

NFL player. Position: OG. Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers).

Quick Facts

  • Position: OG (Offensive Guard)
  • Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers)
  • College: Iowa (2025)
  • Draft: 2026 third round, #96 overall (via trade-up with Seattle)
  • Height/Weight: 6'5", 319 lbs
  • College Position: Started 13 games at right tackle for Iowa in 2025

2026 Outlook

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker projects as a versatile interior option for Pittsburgh's new offensive system under OC Brian Angelichio. Steelers traded up with Seattle (sending original 3rd-round pick #99 and 6th-rounder #216) to land Dunker at #96, signaling conviction in his developmental upside. Dunker's calling card is raw strength and toughness—he won the Solon Beef Days hay bale toss in Iowa in July 2022, a feat that appealed to Steelers OL coach James Campen. While colorful, the strength foundation is real: Campen noted tossing hay bales builds the hip flexion, power generation, and repetitive punch-blocking fundamentals Dunker will need at guard. Despite starting 13 games at right tackle in college, the Steelers intend to move him to guard, suggesting the coaching staff views his athleticism and footwork as better suited to a shorter, tighter gap assignment. (per Steelers trade up, add 4 players on busy second day of NFL draft in Pittsburgh).

Role / Depth Chart

Developmental offensive guard competing for immediate bench snaps and special teams opportunities. Will likely redshirt or see limited action early while adjusting from tackle to guard.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

Open Questions

  • Can Dunker's functional strength and technical fundamentals transfer from tackle to guard, or will the positional switch require more development time?

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