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'Great Pick': NFL Insider Believes Steelers Truly Made The Right Pick In First Round

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be the losers of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. After the Philadelphia Eagles leapfrogged them and stole the player they wanted, it seemed like they panicked when and a massive reach on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor.

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Five Day 2 Players Steelers Should Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers filled arguably their biggest need by selecting Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round at No. 21 overall.

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / April 24

'Watch The Steelers Today': NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Predicts Pittsburgh To Make A Big Move

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a little bit of drama when they were on the clock in Round 1. General Manager Omar Khan was on the phone with wide receiver Makai Lemon, telling him the Steelers were drafting him.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Steeler Nation / April 24

Steelers get killed by former player in on-air rant after draft disaster

This is a former Steeler basically calling out the organization for what happened, and there is no denying that it was a horrible look.

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

Bill Cowher, Steelers' Cameron Heyward disagree on whether Mike Tomlin will go from NBC back to coaching

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 24

Steelers Learn Valuable NFL Draft Lesson

The Pittsburgh Steelers were part of a three-team moment where the 20th pick in the NFL Draft was swapped out, and their guy was taken just before them.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / April 24

Steelers now have trade scenario to make huge splash in Round 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot of attention on the organization because of where the 2026 NFL Draft was going to be held. The big event kicked off on Thursday evening, and the franchise completely fumbled.

Bill Cowher, Steelers' Cameron Heyward disagree on whether Mike Tomlin will go from NBC back to coaching

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Steeler Nation / April 24

Omar Khan's massive mistake could put him in hot water with the Steelers

The Steelers made some mistakes on draft night.

Bill Cowher, Steelers' Cameron Heyward disagree on whether Mike Tomlin will go from NBC back to coaching

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / April 24

Cowher, Heyward disagree on whether Tomlin will go from NBC back to coaching

Bill Cowher, Steelers' Cameron Heyward disagree on whether Mike Tomlin will go from NBC back to coaching

Cowher has appeared as an analyst on CBS Sports' "The NFL Today" program since 2007, so he understands a little bit about how Tomlin must be feeling as Tomlin prepares to serve as an analyst for NBC's "Football Night in America" show this coming season.

Bill Cowher offers Mike Tomlin advice for broadcasting career

Why Mike Tomlin will ace new role following career pivot

Mike Tomlin makes major career decision amid questions about possible return to coaching

The 'NFL head coach wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

The full Steelers phone call with Makai Lemon before Eagles traded up in NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is where players have their dreams come true, and it could happen in some of the craziest ways. That’s what happened with Makai Lemon in the first round, when a moment was caught on camera where Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan called him to let him know the team was drafting him.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 24

The wrath of a petty Jerry Jones just completely devastated the Steelers

The unfortunate part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft first-round process isn't necessarily about the player that was selected: Max Iheanachor.

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Got Brutally Exposed On Live TV During Round One Of The NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers fans didn’t take long to leave the 2026 NFL draft venue after their team made their first-round pick. Pittsburgh had the No. 21 pick on Thursday.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / April 24

Steelers' Omar Khan Failed To Sidestep Harsh Truth That Eagles Screwed Them Over

The Pittsburgh Steelers have completely shocked their fanbase and drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with their first-round pick. They did meet with him at the scouting combine, but after that, there was no other sign that the team was interested in him that early.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Steelers Day Two 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh swings a couple of big-time trades to make up for WR debacle from Round 1

Here is a day two 2026 NFL Mock Draft, headlined by a pair of big-time trades that trim the total number of picks, but give the Pittsburgh Steelers two second-rounders before a valuable addition in the third.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 24

Steelers Likely Changing Star OT's Position After First-Round Pick

Following the pick of Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers might mess around with their personnel along the offensive line.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Steelers superfan Britt Baker starstruck after catching terrible towel from ‘fav player’ Ben Roethlisberger at NFL Draft

Former WWE Superstar and current AEW wrestler Britt Baker loves former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and she had a special interaction with him at the 2026 NFL Draft in the Steel City.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Steelers 2026 NFL Draft: Best available players at positions of need for Pittsburgh heading into Rounds 2 and 3

Here are three players at positions of need that would make a ton of sense and are the best available for the Steelers in Rounds 2 and 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 24

Five WRs Steelers Can Still Draft on Day 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers chose not to select a wide receiver during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead, they went with Max Iheanachor, leaving wideout as a Day 2 option for them - and likely a priority.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Steelers break all-time NFL Draft record previously held by Detroit

There is a new NFL Draft atop the all-time history books. Two years after Detroit made the 2024 NFL Draft the most-attended of all-time, Pittsburgh Steelers fans showed out to make the Steel City the new No.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan got sniped by Howie Roseman, Eagles

Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan just got sniped by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles in Round 1

The problem here is that Omar Khan sat by and watched Eagles GM Howie Roseman trade up to select WR Makai Lemon, who the Steelers were reportedly high on, which was also a position of need.

Trade details: Dolphins move up for CB Chris Johnson

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

Cowboys trade up, draft safety Caleb Downs with No. 11 pick

QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders

Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 23

Broderick Jones May Have Just Lost His Job With Steelers

By selecting Arizona State's Max Iheanachor in the first round of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers may have signaled that they're ready to move on from Broderick Jones.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Steeler Nation / April 23

Steelers shock fans with first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers have kept fans on their toes leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft when it comes to how the franchise would be attacking the board.

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Will Howard News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / April 23

Steelers' Last Will Howard Question Before NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers love Will Howard. All offseason, they've raved about his potential and their excitement to sculpt him into a starting quarterback.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker / April 23

Aaron Rodgers reportedly has one issue with the Steelers

With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, the Pittsburgh Steelers still don't know whether they'll have Aaron Rodgers on the field next season.

Steelers have different kind of Super Bowl goal under one condition

How latest Aaron Rodgers saga is helping Steelers' Mike McCarthy learn about Will Howard

Steelers' Art Rooney II singing different tune about Aaron Rodgers after concerning update

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / April 23

Final Call: SCU Contributors Predict the Steelers’ First-Round Pick

The wait is finally over. With the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off tonight in Pittsburgh, the speculation is about to turn into reality. Will the Steelers reinforce the trenches?