Steelers Trade Highsmith for Top Draft Pick

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Steelers sitting on a gold mine at Edge R Usher, with guys like Alex Heismith and Nick Kerbig and League Buzz says they might flip one. Before the 2026 NFL draft to stock up on picks, front offices are chatting about those two as trade targets, but Heismith looks like the prime mover and a one-for-one deal helping the Steelers. Time higher on day one, while grabbing extra capital for 2027 when they're hunting that franchise quarterback. Fans and analysts see the roster gaps widening, especially after Brotter Jones hit a snag recovering from his neck injury that cut short his 20. 25 season, bumping left tackle to the top of the need list. Picture this mock swap with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Steelers send Heismith their 85th overall third rounder, and a 160 first. Fifth round pick to Tampa for the 15th overall spot, their 116th 4th rounder, under 2027

1:03second rounder, netting A, six spot jump and future ammo. Even without Heismith, TJ Watt anchors the line with Heismith, stepping up for an extension, and Jack Sawyer rotating in, positioning Pittsburgh too. Chase a long-term left tackle now, in that signal caller next year.