The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have no shortage of draft capital to work with. After loading up on talent during free agency, general manager Omar Khan and the front office will look to work their magic to land an impressive draft haul that not only aids the Steelers' success in 2026 but also bolsters the roster for the future.
The Steelers have the draft ammunition to trade up, and with minimal glaring roster holes, Khan has the flexibility to prioritize value selections over positional needs at certain stages of the draft.
Draft weekend is guaranteed to be a wild ride, and we've got you covered. We'll keep fans updated with each Steelers pick and rival selections as well as the latest comments from NFL Draft experts and a breakdown of the best remaining players on the board as the draft rolls on.
- Steelers draft snapshot
- Draft Pick Tracker
- Best remaining draft targets
- What the experts are saying
- Updated Steelers depth chart
- AFC North rival draft picks
Steelers draft snapshot
- Current draft capital: Picks No. 121, No. 161, No. 224, No. 230, No. 249
- Primary needs: Safety, linebacker, defensive tackle
- Latest mock selection: Darrell Jackson Jr.
- Last updated: April 25, 10:36 am ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft filling some of team's biggest roster needs. After landing Arizona State offensive tackle in Round 1, they added quarterback Drew Allar, cornerback Daylen Everette, and offensive lineman Gennings Dunker on Day 2 of the draft.
The Steelers could still add depth to positions like tight end, linebacker, safety, and defensive line on Day 3. Or, better yet, opt for the 'best player available' approach and take the top remaining talents when they are on the clock for the final day of the draft.
Draft Pick Tracker
Pick | Player |
|---|---|
21 | Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State |
47 | Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama |
76 | Drew Allar, QB, Penn State |
85 | Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia |
96 | Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa |
121 | Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa |
169 | Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana |
210 | |
224 | |
230 |
Best remaining draft targets
Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU
Once thought of as one of the best defenders in the country at LSU, Harold Perkins Jr. falls to Day 3. Perkins is a freak athlete, but he's undersized and doesn't have a true position. Still, the Steelers might be able to find a role for him, and he's too talented not to make some sort of impact at the next level, even if it's only on special teams.
What the experts are saying
Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame on Max Iheanachor:
"At 6' 6" and 321 pounds, Iheanachor started 31 games over the past three years, all but one at right tackle. With the Sun Devils, Iheanachor showed elite athleticism and the ability to move defenders in the run game. In an ideal world, Iheanachor could develop throughout his rookie year before being thrust into action, but high picks rarely have that luxury.
Iheanachor gives the Steelers some instant insurance at left tackle after getting word this week that Broderick Jones is dealing with a setback to his neck injury. With 2024 first-round pick Troy Fautanu on the right side and Jones’s contract expiring after this season, Iheanachor makes a ton of sense." — Matt Verderame
The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman on Max Iheanachor:
"For the third time in four years, the Steelers have used a first-round pick on an offensive tackle. Is this an admission that they whiffed on Broderick Jones in 2023? You have to read it that way to some degree, although Jones’ neck injury was an unforeseen issue. Iheanachor has plenty of talent, but he’s really raw. He could be a real find here, if the Steelers are patient, although I’m not sure how much he helps right away." — Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman
Yahoo! Sports' Charles McDonald on Max Iheanachor:
"The Steelers had to bring in more offensive line help, and they took a huge swing on potential and talent here with the selection of Iheanachor. He just started playing football 4-5 years ago in junior college, so even though he’s an older player, he still has a ton of upside here and could be the final piece for the Steelers’ young, talented offensive line." —Charles McDonald
Updated Steelers depth chart
Offense
- QB: Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar
- RB: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Kaleb Johnson
- WR: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek
- TE: Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, JJ Galbreath
- OL: Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu, Max Iheanachor, Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick, Gennings Dunker, Dylan Cook, Brock Hoffman, Jack Driscoll, Ryan McCollum
The Steelers have the groundworks for a young core on the offensive line, and they added youth and upside to the position with the Max Iheanachor pick in Round 1 and Gennings Dunker in Round 3. This is now one of the team's biggest strengths.
Pittsburgh added Germie Bernard to a wide receiver room that already included DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. They also added quarterback Drew Allar in the third round, who could serve as the team's QB3 during his rookie season.
Defense
- IDL: Cameron Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Yahya Black, Esezi Otomewo
- EDGE: T.J. Watt. Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack Sawyer
- LB: Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Malik Harrison, Cole Holcomb, Carson Bruener
- CB: Joey Porter Jr., Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., Brandin Echols, Daylen Everette, Cory Trice Jr., Donte Kent
- S: Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Jaquan Brisker, Darnell Savage, Sebastian Castro
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a solidified edge rusher room without much room to add to this group, but the front office could add one more piece to the interior defensive line during the NFL Draft. Khan could also add an off-ball linebacker who could come in and compete for a role on defense, as the Steelers' linebackers struggled both against the run and the pass last season.
Meanwhile, this team needs an infusion of youth and speed in the secondary. They added Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette in the third round.
AFC North rival draft picks
Baltimore Ravens: OG Olaivavega Ioane, EDGE Zion Young, WR Ja'Kobi Lane, No. 115, No. 154, No. 162, No. 173, No. 174, No. 211, No. 250, No. 253
Cincinnati Bengals: EDGE Cashius Howell, CB Tacario Davis, No. 110, No. 189, No. 199, No. 221, No. 226
Cleveland Browns: OT Spencer Fano, WR KC Concepcion, WR Denzel Boston, SAF Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, OT Austin Barber, No. 146, No. 149, No. 206, No. 248
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