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Full grades for all the Steelers picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers received grades for their 2026 NFL Draft picks, with Max Iheanachor earning a B- for his potential as an offensive tackle. The evaluation reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding his development.
Key points
- Steelers graded their 2026 NFL Draft picks
- Max Iheanachor received a B- grade
- He plays offensive tackle
- Grading reflects potential and risks
- Long-term performance assessment takes time
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One of the most interesting and at times frustrating parts of the NFL draft cycle are grading out the picks. We all recognize that it is a minimum of two seasons before you can get a full picture of how a draft class is performing. But for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the 2026 NFL draft we put out these grades as a snap judgment sort of thing but not necessarily a grade based on their long-term potential.
First round) Max Iheanachor OT - Arizona State
When it comes to Iheanachor, he can be a very good player and it still be a questionable pick. Both things can be true. Iheanachor has a ton of unrealized potential and if he does, then this pick is a huge win. But if he fails to develop, this one could come back to haunt the Steelers.
Grade: B-
Second round) Germie Bernard WR - Alabama
The Steelers traded up for Bernard based on his ability to do so many things on the field. Of all the players in this draft class, Bernard might be the guy who gets on the field first and has the biggest rookie impact. The question will be how does head coach Mike McCarthy use Bernard and will they make an effort to get him the football?
Grade: B+
Third round) Drew Allar CB - Penn State
Allar will end up being the guy that makes or breaks this draft. You can rattle off all the things Allar does well but his sloppy footwork and struggles in big games could serious cap his ceiling. If they can coach those things out of him, Pittsburgh has their new franchise quarterback. Overall, we will stay cautious and keep this one average.
Grade: C
Third round) Daylen Everett CB - Georgia
If you just saw Daylen Everett work out, you'd assume he was a first-round pick. But you put on his film and you might think he's a fifth-round pick. The Steelers split the difference in the third. Everett's play against top competition isn't good and his ability to work back from bad reps isn't good either. Again, another very average pick.
Q&A
What grade did the Steelers receive for Max Iheanachor in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Steelers received a grade of B- for Max Iheanachor, their first-round pick.
Why is grading NFL draft picks considered challenging?
Grading NFL draft picks is challenging because it typically takes a minimum of two seasons to fully assess a draft class's performance.
What position does Max Iheanachor play for the Steelers?
Max Iheanachor plays as an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What are the concerns regarding Max Iheanachor's draft pick?
Concerns regarding Max Iheanachor's draft pick include his unrealized potential and the possibility that he may not develop as expected.
