Steelers' NFL Draft: Top Safety Prospects for 2026

0:00On April 23rd, Pittsburgh Steelers might not chase safety's hard in the 2026 NFL draft, but this class is stacked deep enough to make you think twice. Their secondary is already tough, yet grabbing one early could lock it down for years. Top name floating is a manual McNeil Warren from Toledo, a six foot four beast with top tier coverage skills prime for the late first round. That said, value screams from round two on down, fitting right into Pittsburgh's scheme. Guys like AJ, Halsey out of LSU shine and zone drops, perfect for their pick around 53rd overall. Analysts see this draft letting the Steelers build without forcing a reach. Fans and scouts are buzzing about the fit, especially with the team's history of smart secondary play. These prospects bring ball hawks and tacklers who could rotate in day one, boosting a unit that's already causing nightmares for quarterbacks. Leaguewide, deeper into day two and three, names like Genesis Smith from Arizona and Bud Clark of TCU pop for their versatility slot box or deep. Clark snagged 15 picks over four years,

1:05a steel in round four that adds real pop without breaking the bank. Later rounds offer special teams gyms too, like Jalen Strowman from Notre Dame or Cole Wiesneski of Texas Tech. Both run stuffers ready to contribute. Now, Pittsburgh could snag depth across the board and stay ahead of the curve, come draft night. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.