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Steelers select Iowa football OL Gennings Dunker in NFL draft
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker with the 96th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dunker, a fan favorite, could fill the left guard position for the team.
Key points
- Gennings Dunker was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He was selected with the 96th overall pick in the third round.
- Dunker started 38 games at Iowa, primarily at right tackle.
- He was part of an offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award in 2025.
- Dunker may fill the left guard position for the Steelers.
Gennings DunkerPittsburgh SteelersIowa HawkeyesNFL Draft 2026
Just before day two of the 2026 NFL Draft came to an end, another Iowa Hawkeye heard his name called. And he won't need to change his jersey colors.
With the 96th overall pick in the third round of the draft, Hawkeye offensive tackle Gennings Dunker was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dunker joined his fellow Iowa offensive lineman, Logan Jones, as an NFL draft pick on Friday. He's the second offensive tackle that the Steelers have drafted this weekend so far, joining Max Iheanachor of Arizona State. With an opening at left guard currently, it looks like Dunker could end up there long term in the Steel City.
Dunker started 38 games at Iowa across three seasons, making most of those starts at right tackle. He was one of the anchors of a line that won the Joe Moore Award in 2025. His personality, along with his mullet, has made him a fan favorite across NFL draft circles, and now he's finally found a home.
It feels like Dunker is a prototypical Steeler who will fit well with the physical offensive line being built in Pittsburgh. This could end up being one of the biggest steals of the entire draft.
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Q&A
Who is Gennings Dunker and what position does he play?
Gennings Dunker is an offensive tackle from Iowa who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What round and pick was Gennings Dunker selected in during the NFL draft?
Gennings Dunker was selected in the third round as the 96th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What award did the Iowa offensive line win in 2025?
The Iowa offensive line, which Gennings Dunker was a part of, won the Joe Moore Award in 2025.
