Steelers' Dunker: Iowa Toughness for Offensive Line

0:00On April 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 draft class got mixed reactions from fans and analysts, especially after they missed out on. Wide out Makai Limon by just one pick. But the team doubled down on their offensive line, grabbing another solid peace and third rounder Jennings Dunker from Iowa. Over the last four drafts, no NFL squad has poured more picks into the trenches than Pittsburgh three first round tackles and three interior guys in. The top 120 picks that adds up to six offensive linemen in the first four rounds, a smart play when you're unearthing day two gems like Zach Frazier and now Dunker. Scouts are buzzing about Dunker, who some say the Steelers swiped late in round three. Analysts had him payed higher on boards and his college tape shows 38 starts, mostly a right tackle with real power in the run game. Recent scout talk from Bob McGinn ranks Dunker 5th among interior linemen, pre-draft, ahead of a first round pick like Keelan Retledge, versatile enough to slide inside.

1:01He held up at guard during senior bowl practices and his aggression could fix any past pro quirks. Expect Dunker to push for left guard or swing tackle duties right away, bringing that Iowa toughness to my Tomman's line. Pittsburgh's line building spree keeps paying off, turning draft knocks into long term