Max Iheanachor

Maxwell Iheanachor (; born October 19, 2003) is a Nigerian-American professional football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for East Los Angeles College and the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Iheanachor was born in Nigeria, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. attended King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science, where he played soccer and basketball. Despite never playing football, he enrolled at East Los Angeles College to play college football.

College career East Los Angeles College Iheanachor spent his first two seasons at East Los Angeles College from 2021 to 2022. He was rated as the 7th overall JUCO prospect in the class of 2023.

Arizona State Iheanachor ultimately committed to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He made his first collegiate start in week three of the 2023 season versus Fresno State. That season, Iheanachor appeared in six games with five starts. Iheanachor become a full time starter in 2024, making all 14 starts on the Sun Devil offensive line. In 2025, he was named second-team all-Big 12.

Professional career

Iheanachor was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2026 NFL draft.