Steelers' Draft Picks & McCarthy's Impact

0:00On April 1st, the Pittsburgh Steelers are stacked with 12 draft picks heading into the 2026 NFL draft right here in the Steel City, giving them prime chances to rebuild fast. They already shook things up this offseason when Mike Tomman stepped down and Mike McCarthy took over his head coach, bringing a fresh vibe to the squad. They beefed up free agency too, snagging wide-out Michael Pym in junior from the Colts, running back Rico Doudel who knows McCarthy's system from. Dallas, plus defensive backs Jermel Dean and Jacquan Brisker, and Punter Cameron Johnston. On the quarterback front, they're still eyeing Aaron Rogers while banking on sixth-rounder Will Howard, who just helped Ohio State snag a national title. No massive holes on the roster means they can hunt best player available, focusing on depth that receiver, lines, linebacker tight end, and secondary. Fans are buzzing about how this flexibility could turn them into contenders quick, especially with McCarthy calling shots. A fresh mock draft, paints an exciting picture.

1:01They lead off at Pick 21 with Toledo Safety, Emmanuel McNeal Warren, a ball-hawk with six picks, and nine forced fumbles. Later rounds at Oregon's Interior Linemen Emanuel Pregnant, Indiana Whiteout, Elijah Serrat, with 14 touchdowns last year, local Pitt linebacker. Kyle Lewis, and more like Stanford, tied in Sam Roush, a Miami quarterback Carson Beck in round five, plus beasters, and depth pieces across the board. With the draft looming and trades always possible, Pittsburgh's sitting pretty to mix youth with their vets and chase that Lombardi again soon. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.