Pittsburgh Steelers Invite Ridge Texada, Record DB, to Rookie Minicamp

North Texas defensive back Ridge Texada has been invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamp after a record-setting college career, including the most pass breakups in school history and multiple All-Conference USA honors. Texada, who previously participated in the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie minicamp but was not signed, will compete for a spot on Pittsburgh's 90-man roster, likely as a nickel cornerback and special teams contributor. He joins other invitees such as Notre Dame's Max Hurleman and Slippery Rock's Eddie Faulkner IV. Texada impressed at his pro day with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and strong vertical and broad jump numbers, though he is considered a long shot to make the final roster. The Steelers typically invite about two dozen tryout players to rookie minicamp, with final rosters to be announced soon. The event will also include undrafted free agents, drafted rookies, and select returning players.