Steelers' Dunker Draft: High-Value Pick

0:00On May 1st, Pittsburgh Steelers doubled down on the offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft, grabbing Iowa's Jennings Dunker in Round 3. At Pick 96 after trading up three spots, fans jumped on board quick, especially since General Manager Omar Khan already snagged tackle, Max Ihanakor in Round 1. Dunker sat 65th on the consensus bigboard, making this a stray value steal. Earlier this week, the team's ex-account dropped some heat on why this pick slaps, spotlighting Dunker's pre-draft shine. He balled out at the senior bowl and crushed the NFL combine, turning heads beyond his wild red mullet. That buzz had scouts and analysts buzzing about his upside. Steelers faithful are all in, calling it one of the draft's biggest bargains. The fanbase didn't need much convincing, loving how he fits their trench warfare style. Projections have him sliding from college tackle to NFL Guard, where his game should translate smooth. PFF grades sealed the deal.

1:01Dunker average 90.0 over two seasons second best among all college offensive linemen. At 6 foot 5, 320 pounds, with an 82 and 1 eighth inch wingspan and massive 10 inch hands, his frame screams. Prototype. At a 5.1849.56 relative athletic score, and he's got the tools to dominate. This high floor, high ceiling prospect could reshape Pittsburgh's line for years, proving you don't pass on elite value when it falls in your lap.