Steelers Mock Draft: Thompson for Speed & Depth

0:00On March 27, the Pittsburgh Steelers keep wide receiver as a top-need, even after landing Michael Pittman Jr. with the 2026 NFL. Draft looking like the next big chance to fix it. In his recent mock draft, analysts field yates projects them picking Brendan Thompson out of Alabama to boost the offense. Earlier this offseason, the Steelers made smart moves like trading for Pittman to add firepower of front, but experts say they still need more speed and depth at the position to compete long-term. Last season in 2025, Pittsburgh ranked 21st in receiving yards with just 3632. Things got tougher when George Pickens left for the Dallas Cowboys, leaving gaps in their passing game. Thompson stands out with the fastest 40 yard dash at the combine, clocking 4.26 seconds, plus he led the SEC with 1000. 54 receiving yards. His ability to break away downfield could pair perfectly with what the team already has. As the Steelers build around their new receivers, this mock pick hints at ongoing tweaks to turn

1:03their attack into a real threat heading into next season. Stay locked in with NFL News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.