2026 NFL Draft: Steelers host Iowa G Beau Stephens for Top-30 visit

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in another trio of prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. The headliner was Penn State guard Vega Ioane but the team also brought in Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek and Iowa guard Beau Stephens.

Ioane has set himself apart among the other guards in this draft but Stephens is an interesting mid-round option for the Steelers. Coming from Iowa, his resume is strong and started 25 games over his final two seasons. Stephens was an anchor on the best offensive line in college football last season.

Stephens game is all about working in zone schemes where uses his patience, works on angles and is very well coordinated between his upper and lower body. I could see him struggle in a man-heavy system where he has to latch and lock on defenders and work for an extended period of time.

In terms of draft value, Stephens grades out somewhere in the fourth or fifth round range. He's a developmental player but could be pressed into duty sooner than later and his maturity and experience will help him with that transition.

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