Steelers Make 4th And Final Selection Of Day 2 After Another Trade-Up

The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, setting the tone early with a clear commitment to building in the trenches. It was a move that signaled long-term thinking, protecting the quarterback and reinforcing the offensive line for years to come. But they did not stop there. In Round 2, Pittsburgh made an aggressive move, trading up to select wide receiver Germie Bernard, adding a dynamic weapon to an offense that has been searching for consistency and explosiveness on the outside.

The surprises kept coming as the draft unfolded. The Steelers turned heads across the Steel City when they selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick, a move that immediately sparked debate about the future of the position. Just nine picks later at No. 85, Pittsburgh stayed aggressive, selecting Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette to bolster a secondary that needed more depth and playmaking ability. 

It was a clear indication that the front office was not afraid to take swings at premium positions. When the Steelers got whiff of another prospect slipping, they traded up once again to take Gennings Dunker, offensive lineman out of the University of Iowa. The team continued to build in the trenches with the selection, and the move further causes concern for the future of Broderick Jones.