Riley Nowakowski was drafted No. 169 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Indiana. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 29 · #169 overall
Riley Nowakowski Indiana Draft
Riley Nowakowski was drafted No. 169 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Indiana. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Riley Nowakowski came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Milwaukee, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 173 prospect52.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Riley Nowakowski.
South Carolina
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Wake Forest
Indiana in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Riley Nowakowski in the 2026 NFL Draft
Riley Nowakowski is a Tight end out of Indiana selected No. 169 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Indiana has produced 71 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Riley Nowakowski drafted?
Riley Nowakowski was selected No. 169 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/riley-nowakowski.
What college did Riley Nowakowski play for?
Riley Nowakowski played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Riley Nowakowski's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/riley-nowakowski.