Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, we will update our Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks from recent NFL mock drafts for the Pittsburgh Steelers:
16. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
16. Nico Iamaleava, QB, UCLA
16. LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
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2025 NFL Draft Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers
The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and we have compiled a consensus ranking using NFL draft grades from a variety of sites.
What draft grades have the media given to the Pittsburgh Steelers? What are they saying about the Steelers' 2025 draft haul?
CBS Sports - Grade: C+
Worst Pick: I like running back Kaleb Johnson, who went in the second, but I thought there were better options at the position when he was picked. I think they see him as a Le'veon Bell type of back, but that's asking a lot.
The Skinny: They didn't take a quarterback until taking Will Howard in the sixth, which says a lot about how they felt about this class. Instead, they did what the Steelers usually do, which is take big people to help their defense. Getting Harmon was a smart move, rather than forcing a quarterback in the first.
ESPN - Grade: B-
The Steelers must feel really good about their chances of signing Aaron Rodgers. That's the only explanation for their approach to the 2025 draft. And if they don't land Rodgers (or pull some other magic at QB), coach Mike Tomlin's 18-year streak of going at least .500 could end. Mason Rudolph is the current starter. Yet, Pittsburgh added only Will Howard at the position -- in Round 6. He's a backup in the NFL. Instead of getting a quarterback they can win games with right now in Round 1, the Steelers went defensive tackle.
Don't get me wrong, Derrick Harmon is perfect for this defense. His 34 pressures when lined up as an interior lineman led the FBS. He combines power and quickness to create chaos. And with Cameron Heyward turning 36 years old, the defensive line had to get some youthful reinforcements. The pick itself is really good, but it just seems like Pittsburgh is rolling the dice at its most important position. And think about this, too: The Steelers didn't have a second-round pick because they traded it for DK Metcalf. But who is throwing Metcalf the ball???
Elsewhere, Kaleb Johnson will pair nicely with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell at running back. The Steelers averaged 4.1 yards per carry (tied for 20th). Edge rusher Jack Sawyer and defensive tackle Yahya Black provide some more youth to the defensive line -- and at good value. Sawyer ranked 90th for me but went 123rd. Black ranked 66th but wasn't drafted until 164th overall. And Sawyer's 15.9% pressure rate (eighth in the nation) will help T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
Again, these are good picks that hit major needs. But this draft class grade will likely come down to Rodgers' decision. That's why I'm giving Pittsburgh a B-.
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Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 NFL Schedule
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Pittsburgh Steelers - 2025 Draft Results
The table below are all of the 2025 NFL Draft picks selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Round | Overall | Player | Position | School |
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1 | 21 | Derrick Harmon | DT | Oregon |
3 | 83 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | Iowa |
4 | 123 | Jack Sawyer | EDGE | Ohio State |
5 | 164 | Yahya Black | DT | Iowa |
5 | 185 | Will Howard | QB | Ohio State |
7 | 226 | Carson Bruener | LB | Washington |
7 | 229 | Donte Kent | CB | Central Michigan |
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