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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.

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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

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

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.

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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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 23

Wife Of Steelers Player Detailed How The Organization Truly Treats Its Players

The Pittsburgh Steelers are often under fire when it comes to how the organization operates off of the field. On the field the product has been hated on, but the franchise does win more than the average NFL team despite the fact that the fan base has not seen a postseason win since the 2016 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 23

Steelers Likely To Face Harsh Reality During 2026 The NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to be aggressive during the 2026 NFL Draft. The front office utilized the compensatory draft formula in order to acquire several extra picks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 23

Steelers' Omar Khan And Mike McCarthy Reveal The Truth About Top-30 Visits Ahead Of 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot of people curious with their top-30 visits. Typically when top-30 visits come out pre-draft, it gives fans and pundits an idea of which direction the brass is looking.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / HITC / April 23

Broderick Jones’ neck injury made the Steelers’ 21st pick a first-round pivot point

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not enter draft week expecting offensive line to be a first-round priority. Their pass protection ranked in the top 10 in 2025, and the unit was anchored by a young core.

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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

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Why Steelers’ Cameron Heyward is absolutely ‘freaking out’ about 2026 NFL Draft

For the first time since 1948, the Pittsburgh Steelers will finally host the 2026 NFL Draft. The event is monumental to most in the city, but it has put defensive tackle Cameron Heyward on edge.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL Analysis Network / April 23

Broderick Jones’ neck injury turned the Steelers’ pick at No. 21 into a first-round pivot point

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not enter draft week expecting offensive line to be a first-round priority. Their pass protection ranked in the top 10 in 2025, and the unit was anchored by a young core.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / April 23

Steelers may be ready to make big QB decision as they wait for Rodgers

Steelers may be ready to make big quarterback decision as they wait for Aaron Rodgers

The Steelers began Thursday with 2025 rookie Will Howard and longtime backup Mason Rudolph on the depth chart.

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

Does Will Howard think he will start for Steelers amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty?

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

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

The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Cameron Heyward makes Aaron Rodgers recruiting pitch as he mulls decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh enters the draft with a whopping 12 selections, including the 21st overall pick. But the Steelers still have uncertainty at the game’s most important position ahead of the draft.

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?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 23

Steelers’ Michael Pittman Jr. Gives His Honest Thoughts On Will Howard And Mason Rudolph

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in what some may call quarterback purgatory for several seasons in a row. The teams put together have been good enough to compete for playoffs spots, but each opening weekend has had a different signal-caller dating back to 2021.