Steelers' 2026 Mock Draft: Weapons & QB

0:00On April 23rd, Pittsburgh Steelers fans imagined this mock draft for 2026, where GM Omar Khan trades up early to grab their dream wide. Receiver, they swap picks 2176 and 161 with Tampa Bay to land Mackay Lemon from USC at pick 15 in the first round. Lemon's a smooth route runner with big upside, perfect for whoever's throwing passes next, and Khan raved about him after a pre-draft visit. During today two, they snag linebacker Jig Golday from Cincinnati at pick 53, a tough run stuffer who fits right near the line where the defense needs help. Then in round three, double dip at receiver was Zachariah Branch from Georgia at 85, a speedy gadget guy they hosted for dinner. Pick 99 brings offensive tackle Markle Bell from Miami, a massive six foot nine project with a top 30 visit under his belt. Fast forward to round four, and here's the quarterback splash, Carson Beck from Miami at 121.

1:01The national champ has that prototypical six foot five, 230 pound AFC North build. Mike McCarthy loves developing, despite some arm and mobility knocks. Later, safety bud Clark from TCU at 135 adds grit and ball skills to the secondary. They round out with outside linebacker Air Gentry from USC in round six, a lengthy athlete at 216, tied in Riley Noah Kowski from Indiana, 224 to replace some full back depth, corner Toriano Pride Jr. from Missouri at 230 and running back Desmond Reed from PIDAT, 237. This mock shows the Steelers prioritizing weapons and a future QB while bolstering the trenches, setting up a bang for the post Russell Wilson era. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football