Steelers Draft: High Upside, Big Risks

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Pittsburgh Steelers snagged nine players in the 2026 NFL draft, and these snap judgments show a mixed bag with some high upside bets. And a few head scratchers, they kicked off with offensive tackle, Max Ihanakor from Arizona State in the first round, earning a B- for his raw potential that could pay off. Big, or flop hard. They traded up in the second for Alabama Y receiver, Jeremy Bernard, a B-plus pick whose versatile enough to hit the field day one and make waves as a rookie. Third round brought cornerback Drew Allor from Penn State at a C, the maker break guy of coaching fixes his footwork issues, plus Dalyneverett. From Georgia at C-plus and Iowa's Jennings Dunker on the line at B-plus, whose prime to start week one inside. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact potential, especially with the crowded receiver room and defensive depth needs, but risks like a Lars.

1:02Big game slips in Everett's tape versus workouts have folks cautious. The fourth through seventh rounds at at Iowa's Caden Wetgin as a returner at C, Indiana tight in Riley, Newarkowski at C- for blocking duties, and a puzzling Notre Dame defensive line in Gabriel Rubio at F after his injury plagued the year. Rapping strong, they grabbed Oklahoma's safety, Robert Spears. Jennings at B-plus for runstuffs and special teams pop, then capped it with Pittsburgh, native Eli Heidenreich from Navy at an A for his athleticism and production. This class could gel quick if the hits develop right.