Steelers Mock Draft: Trench Boost, Receiver Juice, Local Ties

Steelers Mock Draft: Filling Holes, Adding Playmakers

In this episode, we delve into a mock draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who hold twelve picks, including four compensatory ones, in the 2026 NFL Draft. The focus is on addressing significant gaps up front and in the secondary while acquiring playmakers.

The Steelers select Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor at pick twenty-one in the first round, a six-foot-seven, three-hundred-fifty-two-pound lineman who can play either left tackle or guard. In the second round, they trade up four spots with Minnesota to draft Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell, a speedy four-point-three-seven-forty-yard dash threat.

The Steelers continue to bolster their roster in the third round by selecting Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis, a local talent familiar with the facilities. They also draft Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the fourth round for future insurance and safety Zakee Wheatley in the fifth round for speed in the back end.

Trades continue to shape the Steelers draft, with a fourth-round swap netting Washington corner Tacario Davis and a fifth-round pick for Cincinnati wideout Jeff Caldwell. The Steelers also select Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski in the sixth round for blocking punch, Illinois defensive tackle James Thompson Junior in the seventh round, and Kentucky lineman Joshua Braun.

This draft strategy aims to strengthen the trenches, add receiver depth, and build secondary depth with local ties, setting the Steelers up well for the upcoming season.

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