A 6’4″, 304-pound defensive tackle who is unpolished but has a high motor, Jobity had the best season of his collegiate career in 2025, logging 30 tackles and five sacks at Syracuse.
Some pundits expected Jobity to be an easy Day 3 pick, and Curt Popejoy of Steelers Wire said it can be argued that he has more upside than a player the Steelers did draft:
“To be honest, if the Steelers have selected Syracuse defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. instead of Gabriel Rubio in the sixth round, we would have been less surprised. Jobity’s upside, especially as a pass rusher is much higher than Rivera and at 6’4″ and experience inside and outside, fits precisely what the Steelers need as depth behind Cam Heyward. Jobity had 5.0 sacks last season and in 38 career games, 20.5 tackles for loss. Rubio had 1.5 career sacks and in four seasons, just 7.5 tackles for loss.”
Jobity’s athleticism and versatility are going to make him a player to watch this summer. And Rubio is going to have his hands full seeing off Jobity for a roster spot.