Ryland BickleyWed, December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM UTC·1 min readA member of the Steelers’ 2025 draft class could be making his NFL debut before the season ends.
The team announced Wednesday that it has opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback and kick returner Donte Kent, who was a Steelers’ seventh-round pick this year.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKent was placed on injured reserve in late August before the season started after missing most of training camp with a foot/ankle injury. He has yet to appear in an NFL game, regular season or preseason.
Kent played college football at Central Michigan, where he recorded 53 total tackles and nine passes defensed in 2024. He also recorded 16 punt returns with a 13.7-yard average and one touchdown.
You can read’s BTSC’s scouting report on Kent here.
With Kent returning to practice, the Steelers have 21 days to activate him to the roster. If not, he’ll miss the rest of the season on IR.
Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin should leave Steelers for Penn State
Mike Tomlin explains how he keeps confidence amid team struggles
Steelers Read & React – The standard is dead
Steelers sign WR Adam Thielen
Steelers release Darius Slay
