Max Hurleman
| No. 34 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 19, 2001[1] Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Wyomissing |
| College: | Colgate (2020–2023) Notre Dame (2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Maxwell Jason Hurleman (born October 19, 2001)[1] is an American 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.
Early life and high school
[edit]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
[edit]Colgate
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Max Hurleman". ourlads.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Montalto, Jared (June 20, 2025). "From Wyomissing to the Steelers: Max Hurleman fueled by chip on his shoulder". Reading Eagle. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Farabaugh, Nick. "Unheralded Steelers sleeper promises to make Pittsburgh 'right' after signing him". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Soble, Jack. "Former Notre Dame walk-on Max Hurleman signs with Pittsburgh Steelers". On3.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star impresses as Pittsburgh Steelers' do-it-all sleeper". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Shepkowski, Nick. "Steelers Teammates Give Max Hurleman a Hollywood Nickname During Impressive Camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Farabough, Nick. "Former central Pa. high school star shows out in NFL debut with Steelers". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.