Khan's Draft Strategy: From Steals to Reaches

0:00On April 26, Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan nailed draft value in his first three years, snagging players way above their projected. Spots and adding massive trade value each time, from 2023 to 2025. His classes racked up plus 211, plus 205, and plus 84 points on. The Rich Hill Chart basically extra late first or mid-third round picks for free. Earlier this week in the 2026 draft though, that sharp eye for bargains vanished. With 12 picks and solid starting capital, the Steelers reached hard on most elections, turning what could have been elite into a net loss of 1, 106 points, like flushing a late second rounder. Fans and analysts are buzzing, pointing out how Khan's old strategy-wheeling and dealing for Steel's, set him apart from past GMs, and now this feels, like a total flip. It's got Steelers' nation scratching heads, wondering if scheme fits or hidden gems justify the jumps. Digging deeper, seven of 10 picks came after consensus bigboard spots,

1:05with guys like Max Ihanakor at 21 versus 28 projected. A PFF study backs the board's reliability, even NFL teams barely beat it long-term, especially day two. These rookies aren't doomed to bust, but Khan left serious value on the table, dimming hopes for another powerhouse class that could have reloaded the roster big time.