Steelers' 2026 Draft: Beefing Up Line, Building QB Upside

0:00On April 26, Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft had a share of twists, starting with a big miss on why receiver McCuy Lemon. They were on the phone with him, set to grab the USC star at Pick 21, but Philly traded up one spot to snack him first. Instead, the Steelers took Arizona State Tackle Max-Ihanaka right there to beef up the line. Earlier this week, they traded up in the second round to number 47 for Alabama Whiteout, and Jeremy Bernard, adding speed after that lemon drama. Third round brought Penn State quarterback Drew Aller, a raw talent who could push for the future starter spot, plus Georgia corner Dalen Everett at 85 for man-coverage grit. Fans are buzzing about how Pittsburgh used 10 of their 12 picks, but left some holes open, like receiver-deft beyond Bernard. Still, guys like Iowa Guard Jennings Dunker at 96 in return man Caden Wetchan at 1-21 to contribute quick, especially on special. Teams, and, up front, Noah Kowski at Tideen, late round flyers on the D-line in safety,

1:04and local kid Eli Heidenreich as a 7th round gadget, background out of solid. Be Greg Class, coaches he starters emerging fast from Ihanakor, Bernard, and Dunker. Overall, it's a draft that protects the pocket, builds young QB upside, and sparks special teams without flashy home runs, setting Pittsburgh up. Ready for the long game? Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.