49ers’ executive Ran Carthon a candidate for Steelers GM job

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to bring in a new general manager to replace Kevin Colbert, who is stepping down after the 2022 NFL Draft. San Francisco 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carthon is among the candidates for the job, per Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network.

Others recently revealed candidates include Joe Hortiz, the Baltimore Ravens' director of college scouting, and Andy Weidl, the Philadelphia Eagles' VP of player personnel.

Carthon has been with the 49ers since 2017. He was named the team's director of player personnel last year after serving as the team's director of pro personnel. Carthon directs the evaluation of players across professional leagues and the collegiate level while also performing advanced scouting of the 49ers' upcoming opponents. He also helps prepare the team for acquisitions through free agency, trades, and the daily waiver wire.

Carthon previously worked as the director of pro personnel with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2012-16) and a pro scout for the Atlanta Falcons (2008-11).

Carthon is a former NFL running back who was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2004, playing with the club through 2006.

ESPN's Adam Schefter later provided a more detailed list of candidates for the Steelers general manager job.