Jaguars' Draft Strategy: Trading Up, Down, and Crushing Value

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The 2026 NFL draft is underway, and compensatory picks are shaking things up for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers. They snagged a valuable third-rounder, the 35th overall pick after losing left tackle Dan Moore Jr. to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Last year, those picks could hand it out when teams lose more high-value free agents than they sign, based on contract size, snaps played, and other factors. The Titans threw more a 4-year 82-million-dollar deal, ranking it third-highest among tackles and earning Pittsburgh that sweet. Compensation. One of just three third-round compics this year. Fans and analysts are buzzing about whether the Steelers dodged a bullet. Moore, who was solid but not a lead in Pittsburgh, posted a PFF grade of 61.9 with Tennessee 60 second out of 89, qualifiers. He allowed 48 pressures, 8 sacks, and 7 penalties, showing he starter level but upgradable at

1:03just 27 years old. Now, Pittsburgh holds that pick, and could target a young tackle or trade up for star power. Meanwhile, Tennessee's banking on him protecting Ricky quarterback Cam Ward's blindside. But his average run-blocking raises questions about that big, contract long-term. As the draft unfolds, keep eyes on how the Steelers flipped this into roster gold. I could redefine their line for years ahead.