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Updated · Steelers Depot · Apr 22Steelers Hold 12 Picks and Eye Flexibility Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
52 articles · Updated · Steelers Depot · Apr 22
- The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a league-high 12 picks, including five selections in the top 100.
- Key needs include quarterback, receiver, and offensive line, with the team open to trading back in the first round if value aligns.
- Aaron Rodgers is expected to return as starter, but Pittsburgh is also positioning for future talent and potential draft capital in 2027.
Will the Steelers use a high pick on a quarterback given Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future? Which veteran star like Patrick Queen or Jalen Ramsey will be traded on draft night? Does hosting the draft pressure GM Omar Khan into making a splashy move for the home crowd? With a deep receiver class, is drafting an offensive lineman the smarter long-term play? Is injured cornerback Jermod McCoy a franchise-changing gamble or a first-round bust waiting to happen? How much is Mike McCarthy's system dictating a risky trade-up strategy for a wide receiver?