Steelers' Draft: Snag Turns to Triumph

0:00It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Steelers, GM Omar Khan, hit a snag in the first round of the NFL draft when he called Southern Cow receiver McCoy Lemon before the docky, 21st pick. Right then, the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to 20th overall and grabbed Lemon instead. Just like that, he slipped away from the Steelers. Khan bounced back fast, drafting Arizona State Tackle Max Ihanacore at 21. Then in the second round at 47th, he took Alabama receiver, Jeremy Bernard, a yards after catch machine similar to Lemon. Later rounds brought Penn State quarterback Drew Aller, Georgia Corner, Dailin Everett, Iowa, guard Jennings Dunker, and return specialist Kaden. Wedgin, fans got hyped quick. Ihanacore waved a terrible towel on stage, winning over the Pittsburgh crowd. Khan preached trusting the draft board amid the curve balls.

1:00With 10 picks total, including seven for the offense under new coach Mike McCarthy, the class screams stealer toughness from spring workouts. The NFL plans to review Khan's early call to Lemon for possible policy issues on timing, though teams often check in before their slot. Khan insists there was zero bad in 10, just draft excitement building. If Ihanacore anchors the line, Bernard breaks out, and guys like Alar develop, this hall could shine brighter than any missed call. It kept perfect, with 7th round Navy Slopback Eli Hydenreich, a Pittsburgh kid in dress blues, getting a commissioner HUD that had everyone choked. Up, time will tell if they dominate come fall.