Steelers Draft Max Iheanachor, Despite Criticism

0:00On April 24, Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed Max Ihanakor with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, mainly because Lev Tackle-Brothering Jones had a setback with his neck injury from last season. Ihanakor, out of Arizona State, earned all big 12-second team honors in 2025 and didn't give up a single sack over four. 184 Passbawking Snaps Analysts like Brinse Blesky handed the pick a C-grade, pointing out Jones struggled the past two years anyway and Ihanakor plays right Tackle. Naturally, while still sharpening his skills, Ihanakor couldn't hide his excitement after chatting with the Steelers at the NFL Combine and on a follow-up Zoom call. He called it a surreal, once-in-a-lifetime moment, and is pumped to join their young offensive line and start competing right away. The team is unsure if Aaron Rodgers sticks around his quarterback next season, but they feel confident Ihanakor fits their plans after there.

1:00Wild card playoff lost to the Houston Texans. Only time will show if he steps up Bayford, Pittsburgh, but with his vow to grind hard, soak up knowledge, and battle every day, he's setting the tone. For a fresh start-up front. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.