​The countdown to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 NFL regular season is rolling ahead at full speed, with fans waiting just 64 days until the Steel City’s distinctive brand of football returns when Pittsburgh welcomes the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. In keeping with the countdown theme, Steelers Wire takes a look back at the history of the No. 64 jersey and weighs which Steelers player wore it best.
At present, the Steelers do not have a player donning No. 64 on their active roster. The last Steelers player to wear No. 64 was offensive lineman Max Scharping. Other notable players who wore this number in the past include Trenton Scott (2022), Jeff Hartings (2001–2006), and Kenny Davidson (1990–1993). A photo from August 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh shows center Zach Frazier (54) and guard Max Scharping (64) on the field during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium, illustrating the ongoing threads of Steelers history tied to this jersey.
Among all players who wore No. 64 for the Steelers, Jeff Hartings stands out as the best to ever don the number. Hartings began his NFL career with the Detroit Lions (1996–2000) before signing with Pittsburgh as a free agent in 2001. Over six seasons with the Steelers, he earned two Pro Bowl selections, one First-Team All-Pro honor, and one Second-Team All-Pro nod, anchoring the offensive line with durability and consistency. Hartings helped propel the team to success and retired just one season after winning Super Bowl XL with Pittsburgh, cementing his place in Steelers lore as the greatest No. 64 in franchise history.
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