Steelers Double Down on Offensive Line in Draft

0:00On April 26, Pittsburgh Steelers just doubled down on their offensive line in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Tackle Jennings Dunkerin, the third round. That's right after they took another one, Max E. Hanukor in the first round. GM Omar Khan and Coach Mike McCarthy are all about strengthening the trenches without changing the team's core identity. Dunker comes from Iowa, where he started all 13 games at Wright Tackle last year as a third team all Big Ten player. He helped their line snag those Joe Moore award honors for top unit in college. At the combine back in February, he clocked a 5.18 in the 40 yard dash and leaped 32.5 inches broad numbers that. Turned heads with his energy and polish. Fans had mixed feelings on that first round pick, seeing it as more short-term fix with upside. But this move fits the bigger plan to build depth up front. Losing guard Isaac Somalow in free agency and signing Brock Hoffman to a one-year deal open spots for fresh blood like Dunker.

1:00His versatility lets him slide across the line, shining in run blocks while he polishes past pro against pros. That flexibility gives McCarthy options for rotations and matchups right away. With all this hungry depth, competition will push everyone higher. If it clicks into consistent wins, nobody's complaining about the strategy.