A sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame whose father was also drafted by Pittsburgh nearly three decades earlier.
Gabriel Rubio brings a bit of family history to Pittsburgh, following his father Angel Rubio, a 1998 Steelers draft pick, into the black and gold. The former Notre Dame lineman gives the Steelers a big-bodied defensive piece after signing a four-year rookie contract.
Path to the league
Rubio played for Notre Dame, appearing in 39 career games with eight starts. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the sixth round, 210th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year contract.
Career highlights
At Notre Dame, Rubio recorded 66 tackles, including 27 solo stops, seven tackles for loss, one and a half sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble over his college career.
2025 season recap
Rubio started five of six games he played in during the 2025 season before an injury ended his year early, limiting him to a partial senior campaign heading into the draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Gabriel Rubio
- ESPN: Gabriel Rubio
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive End
- Group
- defense
- College
- Notre Dame
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
Team
