Steelers' Day Three Draft Picks: Hidden Gems

0:00It's April 26th, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Pittsburgh Steelers scooped up five intriguing players in rounds four through seven of the 2026 draft, betting on hidden gems. Overlooked by most, they grabbed Iowa-wide receiver and returned specialist Kaden Wetjen, a quick slot guy with elite punt return skills in the NFL-backed Titan Riley. Noah Kowski, a tough blocker from the national champs, Notre Dame defensive tackle, Gabrielle Rubio, a massive run-stuffer, Oklahoma safety, Robert. Spears, Jennings, a speedy defender, and Navy's versatile-back Eli Hydenreich, who can run, catch, and block. Wetjen earned his spot with three punt return touchdowns and one kickoff score last season, flashing vision and burst even if his receiving stats were. Modest at Iowa. Noah Kowski, at six foot two and 250 pounds, brings punch as a lead blocker, perfect for

1:00Pittsburgh's full-back needs, and he can spell in. At tied in two, these picks mix family legacy with raw tools. Rubio's dad was a Steelers draft pick back in 1998, and at six foot five three hundred. Twenty-one pounds, he's got the size to clog lanes despite a quiet stat line. Spears, Jennings boasts top end speed with a 4.3 240, but he needs to sharpen his coverage instincts after some college. In Consistencies, Hydenreich turned heads as a productive Navy slap-back, piling up over fourteen hundred all-purpose yards and nine scores, testing like a beast at six foot zero, one hundred ninety-eight pounds. His multi-tool skill set echoes other Steelers gadgets, raising questions on how he'll carve a niche. Other spans are buzzing about this day three hall, adding depth and upside-keep an eye on cam battles as the sleepers push for roster spots and special teams gold.