Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jaylen Warren

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 17, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jaylen Warren made an impact.

Jaylen Warren is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He had a college career that spanned Snow College, Utah State, and Oklahoma State before entering the NFL. Warren is a notable athlete in the sport of football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Record-Breaking Season at East High School

In 2016, as a senior at East High School, Warren rushed for 3,099 yards, breaking a 37-year-old state record. He also scored 38 rushing touchdowns and helped lead the Leopards to a 14-0 season and a second consecutive Class 4A state championship.

2019: Transferred to Utah State

In 2019, Warren transferred to Utah State. He was second on the team with 569 rushing yards. In his first Division I game with the Aggies, he ran for a season-high 141 yards against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

2020: COVID-19 Shortened Season

In 2020, Warren played in three games due to the COVID-19 shortened season. He led the team with 252 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for a season-high 136 yards against the Fresno State Bulldogs.

2021: Transferred to Oklahoma State University

In 2021, Warren transferred to Oklahoma State University for his Senior season. He rushed for 1,216 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran for a season-high 218 yards against the Boise State Broncos.

August 31, 2022: Made Steelers Final Roster

On August 31, 2022, Warren made the final roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers after an impressive training camp and preseason.

December 18, 2022: First Career Touchdown

On December 18, 2022, Warren scored his first career touchdown on a two-yard rushing touchdown against the Carolina Panthers, contributing to a 24-16 win for the Steelers.

2023: Slow Start to Breakout Year

In 2023, Despite a slow start to the season against the San Francisco 49ers, Warren only had three carries for six yards and five receptions for 12 yards, totaling 18 all-purpose yards in a 30-7 loss.

2023: Statistically Best Game of the Season

In 2023, Warren had 12 carries for 76 yards and three receptions for 22 yards, totaling 98 all-purpose yards in a narrow 16-13 road victory, marking his statistically best game of the season.

November 21, 2024: First Touchdown of the Season

On November 21, 2024, Warren scored his first touchdown of the season on a three-yard run in a game against the Cleveland Browns, which the Steelers ultimately lost 19-24.

2024: Praised by Steelers Head Coach

Early in the 2024 offseason, Warren and Najee Harris were praised by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin as "strong-minded runners" who "run to the fight".