Steelers Draft Max Iheanachor: Raw Power, Upside

0:00On April 24th, the Pittsburgh Steelers just locked in, Max Ihanakor, the massive offensive tackle from Arizona State, with their 21st overall, picking the draft. This 6-foot 6-321-pound beast brings raw power and athleticism straight to their line after putting up solid starts over. The last few seasons, all a right tackle. Coming up from junior college roots in 2021 and 2022, he jumped into the big leagues at Arizona State. By 2024, he was starting all 14 games, and in 2025, he held down 12 straight starts against tough competition. His backstory is hard, he didn't even pick up football until his teens, leaning on that basketball background for slick footwork and lateral. Quickness. Folks are buzzing about his rise, especially after shining at the senior bowl in battling Texas Tech's fierce pass rush like a champ. On the plus side, his scheme-free run blocking and explosive testing numbers stand out.

1:00A 4.9 340 yard dash, 9-foot 7 broad, jump, and 25 bench reps. But he's green on stunts, hand placement drifts, and he sometimes bounces defenders instead of driving through. Steelers fans, this is the Tracy prospect with upside, they've got a plan to polish him into a cornerstone, and if he clicks, that o-line gets scary. So quick, that's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story.