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With 99 days until the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL season opener, the countdown to kickoff has officially begun.
99 days from today, the Aaron Rodgers-led Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 99 jersey and which players wore it best.
Harmon showed a lot of promise during his rookie campaign with Pittsburgh. Selected by the Steelers with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harmon appeared in 12 games and made eight starts, quickly cementing himself as a staple on the defensive line when healthy.
Starting off the countdown to kickoff with a tough decision between Levon Kirkland and Brett Keisel, the advantage went to the former. Kirkland, selected by the Steelers with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft, went on to appear in 144 games and make 124 starts for Pittsburgh. He recorded 1,026 combined tackles, 19.5 sacks, 11 interceptions, and 18 forced fumbles in his entire 11-year NFL career.
One of the greatest inside linebackers of his era, Kirkland earned First-Team All-Pro (1997) and Second-Team All-Pro (1996) recognition, in addition to being named to two Pro Bowls (1996-1997) and the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
A mammoth of a linebacker at 6-foot-1, 270-plus pounds, Kirkland was a staple of Pittsburgh's defense in the 90s and is the greatest to ever wear No. 99 in Steelers history.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 season countdown: Top players to wear No. 99
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99 days from today, the Aaron Rodgers-led Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 99 jersey and which players wore it best.
Steelers current No. 99 wearer: DL Derrick Harmon
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Harmon showed a lot of promise during his rookie campaign with Pittsburgh. Selected by the Steelers with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harmon appeared in 12 games and made eight starts, quickly cementing himself as a staple on the defensive line when healthy.
Last five Steelers to wear No. 99
- Derrick Harmon, 2025-present
- Larry Ogunjobi, 2022-2024
- Henry Mondeaux, 2020-2021
- Brett Keisel, 2002-2014
- Levon Kirkland, 1992-2000
Best No. 99 in Steelers history: LB Levon Kirkland
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Starting off the countdown to kickoff with a tough decision between Levon Kirkland and Brett Keisel, the advantage went to the former. Kirkland, selected by the Steelers with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft, went on to appear in 144 games and make 124 starts for Pittsburgh. He recorded 1,026 combined tackles, 19.5 sacks, 11 interceptions, and 18 forced fumbles in his entire 11-year NFL career.
One of the greatest inside linebackers of his era, Kirkland earned First-Team All-Pro (1997) and Second-Team All-Pro (1996) recognition, in addition to being named to two Pro Bowls (1996-1997) and the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
A mammoth of a linebacker at 6-foot-1, 270-plus pounds, Kirkland was a staple of Pittsburgh's defense in the 90s and is the greatest to ever wear No. 99 in Steelers history.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 season countdown: Top players to wear No. 99
Continue reading...
