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Steelers' 2026 Draft: Ioane, Allar, & Local Talent

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In ESPNs 2026 NFL Draft mock, the Pittsburgh Steelers secure key picks, starting with Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane at 21st overall, a powerhouse who hasnt allowed a sack since 2023. They continue with Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell at 53rd and Penn State quarterback Drew Allar at 85th, assuming Aaron Rodgers might return. This draft strategy bolsters the trenches and grooms a future signal-caller, keeping draft dreams local and loaded with potential.

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Steelers' 2026 Draft: Ioane, Allar, & Local Talent

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Steelers' 2026 Draft: Ioane, Allar, & Local Talent. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 3rd, ESPN's Mel Kuiper dropped a 3-round mock-draft for the 2026 NFL draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers stay right here. In Pennsylvania for some key picks, at 21 overall, he grabs Penn State Guard Oliva Vega Iowane, a powerhouse who hasn't given up a sex since 2023, stepping in as the replacement for Isaac Somalo. Kuiper keeps the momentum going at Pick 53 with Tennessee Wild Receiver Chris Brazil II to boost the passing game. Then at 85, it's back to Penn State for quarterback Drew Allor, assuming Aaron Rodgers might return and sit him behind a vent. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play amid offensive line buzz, especially with Broderick Jones nursing a neck injury and facing contract. Questions. Iowane bolsters the trenches where Pittsburgh needs depth most right now. Allor stands 6-5, 228 pounds, echoing Ben Rathasberger's build with serious arm upside, even after his ankle setback. Field Yates and Jordan Reed added LSU safety AJ,

Housey S-76 in Florida State defensive tackle, Darryl Jackson Jr. at 99 for balance. These Pennsylvania talents line up perfectly if the Steelers prioritized the line early, or groom a future signal caller, keeping draft dreams local and loaded with potential. I'm Kui with the story. That's your NFL news today update, AI powered and always on.

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