Steelers Snag Max Iheanachor, Freakish Tackle

0:00On April 24th, Pittsburgh Steelers just snagged Arizona State Offensive Tackle Max Ihanacore with their first round pick at number 21 in the. 2026 NFL Draft This big man stands just under 6'6 and weighs 321 pounds, bringing serious size to the line right away. They had eyes on USC-Wider-Cever Mackay Lemon, but Philly Eagles jumped ahead to number 20 and took him after a trade with Dallas. Still, Ihanacore packs the highest upside among tackles in this class, making him a smart pivot for the black and gold. Fans and scouts are buzzing about his freakish athleticism. He clocked a 4.91 second 40 yard dash, tying for second best among offensive linemen at the combine, plus a 1.73 second 10 yard shuttle, good for fourth at his position, dude moves like a guard despite his frame, sealing edges and climbing level smooth. He only started playing ball in 2021 at junior college, so his technique needs polishing leverage, hand placement, that sort of thing.

1:02But he's got a rock-solid anchor and powerful mitts, and Pittsburgh's offensive line coach, James Campon plus assistant, Jari Evans, will mold him. Quick, with that raw talent in the right guidance, Ihanacore looks prime to anchor the Steelers tackle spot before long, bolstering their run game and pass pro for years to come. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.