Max Hurleman

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Max Hurleman
No. 84 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Personal information
Born (2001-10-19) October 19, 2001 (age 23) [1]
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
Position Wide receiver
High school Wyomissing
College Colgate (2020–2023)
Notre Dame (2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status: Practice squad
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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Early life and high school

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

Colgate

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

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]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Hurleman signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent wide receiver. [7] Heading into the 2025 season, he was one of the team's top UDFA's as he competed for a 53-man roster spot. [8] [9] 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. [10] He was waived on August 25, and re-signed to the practice squad. [11] [12]

References

  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. ↑ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star impresses as Pittsburgh Steelers' do-it-all sleeper". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Shepkowski, Nick. "Steelers Teammates Give Max Hurleman a Hollywood Nickname During Impressive Camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star shows out in NFL debut with Steelers". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 25, 2025). "Steelers make additional roster moves". Steelers.com.
  12. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2025). "Steelers sign 16 to the practice squad". Steelers.com.
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