A Pittsburgh Steelers fan analysis on Steelers Depot examines the 2026 NFL Draft rookies' potential by comparing them to peers. The piece tracks key picks like Max Iheanachor, Germie Bernard, and Drew Allar over five seasons. It highlights combine performances and roster prospects for Day 3 selections.
The analysis compares Steelers' first-three round picks against contemporaries in similar positions. Max Iheanachor, selected as an offensive tackle, stacks up against 20 tackles drafted, including first-rounder Lomu at 28th overall. Steelers Depot and pundits predicted this second-round choice, viewing it as strong if he develops into a starter. Germie Bernard, a wide receiver, follows top talents like Makai Lemon, whom Pittsburgh eyed before trading scenarios shifted selections. The next receiver after Bernard came at pick 71 in the third round, with predictions favoring him as a future No. 2 option behind the top eight of 36 drafted at the position. Drew Allar, quarterback taken with the first of three third-round picks, enters training camp competition with Will Howard after Carson Beck went early in round three. Pre-draft visits included Cole Payton and Taylen Green among the top seven of 10 drafted QBs. Daylen Everette, a cornerback, ranks second-to-last among nine second- and third-round DBs out of 29 total, facing a challenge for the 53-man roster spot compared to pre-draft visitor Tacario Davis. Gennings Dunker, projected guard from tackle, fell to the third round among 14 guards, potentially replacing Isaac Seumalo. Omar Khan traded down on Day 3 for extra picks, selecting returner Kaden Wetjen (fourth round), TE Riley Nowakowski, DL Gabriel Rubio (sixth), safety Robert Spears-Jennings, and utility player Eli Heidenreich (seventh). Six undrafted free agents joined, with one tight end eyed for the 53-man roster. The fan plans midseason updates on roster battles as training camp nears.
