Steelers should target lightning-fast DB on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

As the Pittsburgh Steelers gear up for next week's 2026 NFL Draft, one prospect continues to look like an ideal fit.

Enter Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes — a projected Day 2 pick — whose versatility would make a great addition to Pittsburgh's secondary.

Here's a look at Stukes' scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona

• Height: 6 feet, 5/8 inches
• Weight: 190 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Projection: Second- to third-round

Strengths

• Great zone coverage ability at safety and slot corner
• Excellent size for the nickel
• Versatility across multiple special teams units
• Outstanding production
• One-of-a-kind top speed

Concerns

• Backpedal needs work
• Age concerns (24 years old as a rookie)
• Struggles to shed blocks
• Lateral agility doesn’t wow on tape

Stats

• 2020: Zero interceptions, zero passes defended, eight combined tackles
• 2021: Zero interceptions, 7 passes defended, 31 combined tackles
• 2022: One interception, five passes defended, 42 combined tackles
• 2023: One interception, nine passes defended, 55 combined tackles
• One interception, two passes defended, 18 combined tackles