The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting top guard prospect Vega Ioane from Penn State, along with Iowa's Beau Stephens and Ohio State's Will Kacmarek, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. With a need at left guard, Ioane could be a key target for the Steelers at pick No. 21 if available.
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Olaivavega Ioane #71 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 40-36. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their pre-draft visits ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off in just over a week. On Tuesday, the Steelers are welcoming three Big Ten prospects to the South Side, including the top guard in this year’s class.
Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane is visiting the Steelers, per Brooke Pryor. Pittsburgh has a hole at left guard after Isaac Seumalo signed with the Arizona Cardinals, leaving them with swing tackle Spencer Anderson and free agent signee Brock Hoffman as the two top options to take over that role. The All-American guard could be who Pittsburgh targets at No. 21 should he still be available.
Additionally, the Steelers are hosting Iowa guard Beau Stephens and Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek. Stephens was First-Team All-Big Ten and was named an All-American by the Associated Press. Kacmarek was predominantly used in the run game, as he caught just 15 passes in 2025 for the Buckeyes.
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Vega Ioane is the top guard prospect from Penn State, visiting the Steelers as part of their pre-draft evaluations ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Steelers need to fill the left guard position after Isaac Seumalo signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
In addition to Vega Ioane, the Steelers are hosting Iowa guard Beau Stephens and Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek.
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