Steelers Draft: 5 Defensive Tackles for Rounds 2-7

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Pittsburgh Steelers fans know the team loves building a tough defensive line, and analysts Ryan Parrish just dropped his annual draft gem's list. Spotlighting five defensive tackle prospects, perfect for rounds two through seven. These guys aren't first-round mocks, but have real NFL potential, much like Keanu Benson when he came out. The list includes Chris McClellan from Missouri, Darrow Jackson, Jr., from Florida State, Tyler O'Needham from Texas A&M, Ray Sean Binney from Michigan, and Jordan Van Den Berg from Georgia Tech. The Steelers beefed up their line last year with first-rounder Derek Harmon and a day-three pick in the Aaya Black, plus they reworked Cam Haywords. Deal and added Sebastian Joseph Day. Still, with Benton in his final contract year and questions around depth players like Acesi Automivo and Logan Lee, Pittsburgh could use fresh talent to plan ahead past 2026.

1:03These prospects fit the Steelers' gritty style, emphasizing run-stops and pocket pushers over flashy stats. McClellan mirrors Benton but shines more against the run. Jackson brings long arms and solid tackling from Florida State and a Needham flashes quick. Feet and violent hands after transferring to Texas A&M. Meanwhile, Binney excels as a two-gapper who rarely misses tackles, ideal for early downs, while Van Den Berg, a South African transfer from Penn State, wowed a pro-day with combine-level athleticism despite some inconsistency, Perish projects them from third-round to late picks, offering value without top-dollar cost. As the draft nears, these names give Pittsburgh options to sustain that steel curtain edge, keeping the line deep and dominant for years to come.