Pregnon: Steelers' First-Round Offensive Guard Solution

0:00On March 27, the Pittsburgh Steelers face a major need at offensive guard heading into the 2026 NFL Draft and Oregon's Emanuel. Pregnant stands out as a prime target who could step in for Isaac Sumalo next year. At 6 feet 4 inches and 314 pounds, this interior lineman has the size and projection to go late in the first round or early. Second, potentially right around the Steelers 21st overall pick this April. Pregnant brings a powerful build with long arms and elite lower body strength that lets him dominate in the run game. His hand placement is spot on, arriving early and strong to finish blocks decisively, making him a natural fit for Pittsburgh's physical style up. Front. Fans and scouts alike see him as a potential anchor who could stabilize the line after Sumalo's expected departure, especially with his track record. Of rarely allowing sacks, just one total over four college seasons. That kind of reliability would boost protection for the quarterback and open lanes for the

1:02run game. While Pregnant excels in power, he sometimes lags in initial quickness and changing direction, which shows up against speedy interior pass rushers. Still, his stats have climbed steadily, peaking in 2025 with pass blocking and run blocking grades both over 88, signaling big, improvement. As the draft nears, Pregnant remains a name to watch for the Steelers, offering the toughness and upside to shore up their interior for years to come. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.