Steelers' Draft Picks: Building Through the Trenches

0:00On March 26, the Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the 2025 season with a 10-7 record, clinching the AFC North title and, proving once again, why they're known for their gritty style. Mike Tomlin hit his 200th career win before stepping away, while Aaron Rogers brought some much-needed steadiness to the offense. Defensively, TJ Watts stayed dominant on the edge, and Derek Harmon stepped up inside. Their resilience hit a wall in the playoffs, though, with a 30-6 wildcard loss to the Houston Texans highlighting ongoing problems like on, inconsistent offense in a secondary that struggled without a strong pass rush. In free agency, the team moved fast to shore things up, grabbing wider receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to pair with DK Metcalf for more reliable. Targets, plus defensive backs, Jamel Dean and Jaquan Brisker to add toughness in the back end. Now, the focus shifts to the draft, where they need to plug holes on the interior offensive line after losing Isaac Sumalo and find versatile pieces to keep the defense elite.

1:05Standouts like Oregon, guard a manual pregnant for his run-blocking power, Auburn edge-rusher Keldrick Falk with his size and flexibility, and Toledo, safety a manual McNeil Warren, as a hard-hitting hybrid, could be perfect fits. These sleeper picks align with Pittsburgh's philosophy of building through the trenches and staying physical, setting the stage for not just another. Playoff push, but a real shot at going deeper next time. Football News, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.