Steelers' Draft Strategy: Tight Ends in Focus

On April 3, Pittsburgh Steelers, staying tight-lipped on their 2026 NFL draft strategy, picking

at number 21 in the first round.

They need upgrades at Wider Seever and offensive line most, but defensive line or middle

linebacker could call their name too.

Everyone figures they'll grab two wideouts for depth, yet tight-in might be the sneaky spot

they double up on.

Right now, they've only got two tight-ins locked in for next season.

At Friar Mooth and Darno Washington, plus second-year J.J. Galbreath fighting, for a roster

spot on a futures deal.

That's thin depth, so they need at least one more, probably a few to stock training

camp.

Folks are sleeping on tight-in as a priority, but the number's scream for it.

Roster spots got to be filled, and the drafts loaded with talent to build, around those

big two.

It'd give their offense real versatility without breaking the bank early.

Days two and three offer gyms like pass catchers Joe Royer from Cincinnati or Dayquan

Rye from Mississippi, while blockers such as Penn State's.

Khalil Dinkins, who they've already eyed, or Tennessee's Miles Kitzeman, fit the Darno

Washington mold.

Up top, Oregon's Kenyans Sadik could tempt them if he slides.

Steel is going to hunt the best fits aggressively to plug these holes, and tight-in feels prime

for that double dip to lock in their future.

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