Jerome Bettis' Draft Blueprint for Steelers

0:00It's April 8th, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Steel is legend Jerome Betis drops some draft wisdom ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. He says skip grabbing a quarterback early and hunt for one on day three, like maybe George's Carson Beck in the fourth or fifth round. Betis wants the team to build up front first with offensive lineman and add a linebacker too. He spotlighted Penn State's Olivega Iawane as a nasty guard who gets after blockers, plus George's Monroe Freeling, calling him a stud. On defense, George's CJ Allen fits the Steelers scheme perfect. Throw in a second-round-wide receiver, and that's his blueprint for stacking the roster smart. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this lines up with what Pittsburgh might do anyway. The Steelers keep getting linked to Alabama's Cade in Proctor for left tackle in round one, to beef up that line. Both Iawane and Freeling could stick around for later picks if they hold their spot. Day two could mean snagging a receiver like Alabama's Jeremy Bernard,

1:02Tennessee's Chris Brazell II, or Louisville's Chris Bell around pick. 53 For quarterback, late day two or early day three, makes sense with guys like Alabama's Thai Simpson, unless they surprise everyone. With Aaron Rogers' likely back mentoring in 2026, Pittsburgh can develop a young arm slow, like Penn State's Drew Allor, LSU's Garrett, Newsmeyer, or even projects such as Arkansas's Taylin Green. Betis' plan feels like it could shape their whole approach this spring.