Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft: Full 7‑Round Breakdown And Player Fits

Round Two – Pick 52: S AJ Haulcy, LSO

The team needs a safety, and certainly won’t have access to one as highly touted as AJ Haulcy later in this Pittsburgh 2026 mock draft. His physicality, paired with his blue-chip ball skills, could have him disrupting in coverage immediately. Haulcy ranked no worse than the 93rd percentile for impact, INTs, PBUs, and tackles.

Round Three – Pick 76: WR Ja’Kobi Lane, USC

When paired with his well-rounded skillset, his 6’4″ body isn’t worth risking leaving on the board. The Steelers, for the first time in years, have two legitimate high-end receivers, so wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane would have the opportunity to add skills and knowledge to his already promising base.

Round Three – Pick 85: CB Keionte Scott, Miami (FL)

At this point in the Pittsburgh 2026 mock draft, cornerback Keionte Scott is the best available talent, in general. He ranks above average in most key traits at the position. His explosiveness and technique make Scott a promising prospect, with his ball skills just a step behind.

Round Three – Pick 99: OT Isaiah World, Oregon

The team is hoping to continue adding pieces to keep quarterback Aaron Rodgers happy for one more year. OT Isiah World is a versatile piece for that line. After starting at RT in 2022, World moved to the left after transferring to Oregon in 2025. At 6’8′, 318 pounds, he also has the makings of a serviceable guard.

Round Four – Pick 121: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

The Steelers have needed a quarterback for the better part of a decade. While undersized, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier’s mechanics, pocket management, accuracy, and processing project him to be the next drafted at the position. With the team’s quarterback situation and draft thus far, Nussmeier is worth a flyer.

Round Five – Pick 135: LB Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma

Pittsburgh has its here-and-now linebackers in TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, but the not-so-distant future is still a foggy road. Kendal Daniels may not be a lock for the role, but his size and physicality separate him from the remaining group. At 6’5″, 242 pounds, Daniels is the perfect block of linebacking clay in this Steelers 2026 mock draft.

Round Five – Pick 161: Trade In Steelers 2026 Mock Draft

With three selections in the third round, and this being Pittsburgh’s second pick in the fifth round, it’d make sense to shop the fringes. The Miami Dolphins are a desperate organization that needs players at almost every position, and they accepted this trade in the simulator.

• Dolphins receive picks 161, 224, and 230 in this draft, and a seventh-round pick in the 2027 draft that originally belonged to them.
• Steelers receive Miami’s 2027 fourth-round pick.

Round Six – Pick 216: LB Keyshaun Elliott

Projected to go much higher all over the consensus board, linebacker Bryce Boettcher is a backup plan for Daniels, drafted earlier. Getting this deep into the draft, his 90th percentile vertical jump and 91st percentile broad jump stand out.

Round Seven – Pick 237: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Although not the biggest quarterback you’ll see, Cade Klubnik has proven serviceable, showing his numerous talents. His toughness, combined with an ability to create and manage the pocket, makes him more than worth a stab for a desperate team this late in the draft.

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End Of My Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft Rant

The results of this Steelers 2026 mock draft should set them up for success, with quarterback perhaps the biggest question mark remaining. Stay tuned to Stadium Rant for the best news and drafts leading up to the big day.