The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting three college prospects for pre-draft visits on Friday, including LSU linebacker Harold Perkins, Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad and Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke. The visits were reported by The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. This brings the team's total pre-draft visitors to 27, including local visits.
Pittsburgh has shown interest in bolstering its lines and secondary ahead of the NFL draft. Memphis OT Travis Burke, measured at 6-foot-8 and 325 pounds, offers versatility at tackle and guard. Scouting reports from Ryan Paglia highlight his run blocking as that of a 'true mauler,' positioning him as a mid-round riser among offensive linemen. Burke had previously confirmed his visit to SI's Justin Melo, and he could provide developmental depth with Broderick Jones and Dylan Cook entering free agency after 2026, pending options on Jones' fifth-year deal. Meanwhile, LSU's Harold Perkins brings athleticism to the linebacker group. At 6-foot-1 and 223 pounds, Perkins played multiple roles in college, including edge rusher and STAR, but projects as an off-ball linebacker in the pros. Paglia graded him 7.8 as a spot starter, drawing comparisons to Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Baun. With Patrick Queen becoming a free agent after 2026, Perkins fits as depth. Texas CB Malik Muhammad rounds out the trio as a potential Day 2 pick. He recorded two interceptions and four passes defensed last season. Paglia's scouting gave him an 8.7 grade as a long-time starter, likening him to a young Marcus Peters. The Steelers have hosted other cornerbacks like San Diego State's Chris Johnson, Washington's Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis, signaling focus on mid-round secondary talent. The team expects to conclude pre-draft visits next week.