Steelers seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Pittsburgh makes surprising move with 21st pick; grabs QB on Day 3

Armed with 12 picks, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in position to do big things during the NFL Draft, which fittingly will take place in the Steel City. 

Pittsburgh already experienced a busy offseason. It started with the abrupt resignation of Mike Tomlin and the move to replace him with Mike McCarthy. The Steelers made several notable additions during free agency, including former Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr., running back Rico Dowdle (who played for McCarthy in Dallas), defensive backs Jamel Dean, Jaquan Brisker and punter Cameron Johnston. 

For a second straight offseason, the Steelers must wait on Aaron Rodgers. Regardless of what Rodgers does, Pittsburgh may decide to use a high pick on a quarterback. Pittsburgh does have Will Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick who helped lead Ohio State to a national title, on its roster, too.

The Steelers don't have any glaring needs. They need to round out their receiving corps while adding depth at offensive and defensive line, linebacker, tight end and in the secondary. The Steelers should be in a position to draft the best-available players instead of focusing on any specific need.

Pittsburgh most likely won't keep all 12 picks, but for the sake of this exercise, there are no changes in order to identify what players may be available each time the Steelers are slated to be on the clock. 

Without further ado, let's kick this off.

Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft picks

• Round 1: Pick 21
• Round 2: Pick 53
• Round 3: Pick 76 (via trade with Cowboys)
• Round 3: Pick 85
• Round 3: Pick 99 (compensatory pick)
  
• Round 4: Pick 121
• Round 4: Pick 135 (compensatory pick) 
• Round 5: Pick 161
• Round 6: Pick 216 (compensatory pick) 
• Round 7: Pick 224 (via trade with Patriots) 
• Round 7: Pick 230 (via trade with Colts)
• Round 7: Pick 237

Steelers seven-round mock draft