CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson ranked the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft class 30th among all 32 teams, assigning it a C+ grade. He praised wide receiver Germie Bernard as the best route runner in the draft and cornerback Daylen Everette as the best value pick. The ranking placed the Steelers just ahead of the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson released a detailed ranking of all 32 teams' classes. He slotted the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 30 overall, ahead of the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars, with a C+ grade. Wilson praised standout selections like wide receiver Germie Bernard, the draft's best route runner, and cornerback Daylen Everette, the best value pick, but criticized the class overall for leaving unanswered questions and including some reaches. After trades, Pittsburgh added 10 players, emphasizing offense under GM Omar Khan to complement head coach Mike Tomlin's defensive foundation.
