The Pittsburgh Steelers are through their bye week and focused on the now, but the team still needs to have an eye on the future. The main way that will transpire is through the 2027 Draft.
While the focus is rightly now on winning, this team has a lot of holes on the roster that will need to be filled. The biggest question will be what happens at quarterback.
That said, with the team excelling, their draft spot will be in the later portion of the first round. Add in the surprisingly good play of Drew Allar in the preseason, and I don't think 2027 is shaping up to be the year of the quarterback.
This means the Steelers need to surround Allar with as much talent as possible. Filling the last few holes on defense and adding some more offensive firepower will be key. That is just what the Steelers do in this bye-week mock draft.
I used Pro Football Network's simulator, which honestly worked extremely well. It also gave an idea of who would be available and where.
The Steelers add to the core of the team in this 2027 mock draft
Steelers Pick Round 1: KJ Bolden, DB, Georgia
Picking later in the first round, the Steelers' options were limited. Quarterback wasn't an option, the receiver pool was dried up, and I didn't love the cornerbacks who were still available. So, I went with the best player available and took KJ Bolden.
While I don't love the value of a safety in the first round, he has enough versatility to warrant the pick. He can play either safety spot or can even thrive in the slot. Given how the team utilizes Jalen Ramsey, Bolden can slot in and replace him.
Outside of the value, it feels like Bolden is a complete player. He thrives in coverage, is a sure tackler, and is sticky in coverage. He would be a great addition to the back end of this secondary.
It feels like the safety room will be turned over this offseason. Robert Spears-Jennings will be the featured player in this group, while one of the Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, or Jaquon Brisker will return. Adding Bolden gives the team a trio of viable safeties.
Steelers Pick Round 2: Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
The Steelers swing big in the second round with Ryan Coleman-Williams. At times, he plays like a true top receiver and looks like a first-round pick. Inconsistencies with his hands are the big concern, as drops have historically been an issue.
That said, the top-end play is worth the risk. Coleman-Williams is one of the fastest receivers in the draft. It naturally makes him a great deep threat. His speed and route running allow him to separate and get open. He also holds his own as a blocker despite not being the biggest receiver.
It feels like the Steelers need a receiver like Coleman-Williams. The drops are a risk, but if you can coach him up, you could have a legitimate top receiver for an offense. That is something the Steelers are missing.
Steelers Pick Round 3: Bryce Pollock, CB, Texas Tech
If this were the Steelers of old, Bryce Pollock would not have been a good pick for the team. Despite having decent size, Pollock is a scheme-dependent cornerback. He can't play man coverage, and when left on an island, he turns into a wreck.
The Steelers are currently playing an extremely high amount of zone coverage. Patrick Graham seems to prefer this strategy, and it is working for this defense. They might as well lean into that.
Asante Samuel Jr. doesn't feel like a lock to return next year, and while Daylen Everette will be in line to start, they need to keep the shelves stocked. Jamel Dean isn't a spring chicken either, so having another young cornerback is smart.
Pollock is great in zone coverage, has great ball skills, and is a sound tackler. Assuming this defense continues to lean into running a lot of zone defense, selecting a player like him makes a lot of sense.
Steelers Pick Round 3: Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State
I wanted to get a linebacker earlier than this, as it feels like there will be a massive hole there sooner rather than later. Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson are finally playing at a high level, but both will want (or, in the case of Queen, need) new contracts next year.
Selecting a player like Tony Rojas here makes sense. He is a hyper-athletic linebacker who does well in coverage and reads plays well. His size and tackling are the concerns, and many fans will compare him unfavorably to Devin Bush. However, it feels like a worthy risk in the third round.
The goal would be to have Rojas on the bench in year one and only come in when needed. Long-term, he could fill in as a second linebacker who does well in coverage. He would be worth adding this late in the draft.
Steelers Pick Round 5: Emmanuel Oyebadejo, DL, Florida
There is nothing I love more in the draft than a freakishly big defensive lineman. Emmanuel Oyebadejo fits that bill. Standing at nearly 6'7 and 300 pounds, he looks the part of a classic Steelers defensive end. Add in the freakish athleticism, and he could be a riser ahead of the draft.
He was born and raised in England and started football later in his career. While all of the traits are there, everything else is extremely raw. He will need some time to adjust to the pro game, but the Steelers have a stout line that can give him the time to adjust to the professional game.
Steelers Pick Round 6: Stanton Ramil, OT, Auburn
Keeping with the trend of high upside in the later rounds and adding to the trenches, Ramil is your classic big-bodied developmental tackle. He has good size, rare length, and a nasty streak that you want in your linemen.
Unfortunately, injuries have been a consistent issue, as has technique. He feels like a ball of clay who can come in and sit as a developmental tackle. He has a strong coaching staff that can get the best out of him.
Steelers Pick Round 6: Patrick Overmyer, TE, Houston
The Steelers boast one of the better tight end rooms in the NFL. However, adding some additional depth would make a lot of sense. Patrick Overmyer is still learning the ropes given his baseball background, but he could quickly become a weapon for a team.
He needs to develop as a route runner and a blocker, but the talent is there. As a third tight end though, he could grow into a red zone weapon for this offense and provide a younger option than Robert Tonyan.
Steelers Pick Round 7: Ian Strong, WR, California
The Steelers got a slender-framed but lightning-fast receiver who can separate earlier in the draft. Now they land a bigger body who can win in contested catch situations. I don't love that in a receiver, but there is value to Ian Strong's game.
His athleticism is the weakest spot in his game, but he has an extensive history as a special teams coverage player. I'm doubtful he becomes more than a special teams player and depth receiver, but there is value there in the seventh round.
Steelers Pick Round 7: Melkart Abou Jaoude, EDGE, North Carolina
The Steelers have benefited heavily from their edge rusher depth. They look to keep the shelves stocked as one of their top names could depart this offseason.
Melkart Abou Jaoude broke out a season ago with 10.5 sacks. That doesn't tell the full story, as his pass rush plan is raw. However, there are traits to work with. An injury derailed his 2026 season, so the Steelers can give him some time to sit and recover fully while trying to get the most out of him.
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