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Pittsburgh Steelers list of 2026 NFL Draft picks, biggest needs going into Round 1
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft with a new head coach, Mike McCarthy, following Mike Tomlin's departure. Key discussions include whether the team will draft a quarterback amid ongoing speculation surrounding Aaron Rodgers.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach, Mike McCarthy.
- Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons.
- Speculation surrounds the potential drafting of a quarterback.
- Jerome Bettis suggests considering quarterbacks in later rounds.
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Draft day is finally here and we can put to bed all of the rumors and speculation surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and the 2026 NFL Draft.
It has been an interesting offseason for the Steelers, to say the least. There's a new head coach in town in Mike McCarthy after Mike Tomlin stepped down, and the Aaron Rodgers saga is dragging on into the 2026 NFL Draft.
But the Rodgers saga also adds a potential interesting wrinkle to things for Pittsburgh and it comes in the form of a question: will the Steelers draft a quarterback?
"I don't have a problem with the Aaron Rodgers project, in terms of this year. "But I do believe you go maybe in the latter rounds — in the third, fourth, fifth rounds — and maybe you get one of those quarterbacks," franchise great Jerome Bettis said.
There are a few reasons to have some extra excitement for the Steelers in this year's draft, with the first reason being the draft is being held in Pittsburgh.
Another reason is the Steelers are absolutely loaded with picks, as general manager Omar Khan has compiled five extra to give Pittsburgh a grand total of 12.
Q&A
What are the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest needs for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Steelers' biggest needs for the 2026 NFL Draft include addressing their quarterback situation and other key positions as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Who is the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is Mike McCarthy, who took over after Mike Tomlin stepped down.
Will the Steelers draft a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft?
There is speculation that the Steelers may consider drafting a quarterback, particularly in the later rounds, as suggested by franchise great Jerome Bettis.
What impact does the Aaron Rodgers saga have on the Steelers' draft strategy?
The ongoing Aaron Rodgers saga adds complexity to the Steelers' draft strategy, potentially influencing their decision on whether to select a quarterback.
