Final ranking of Kevin Colbert draft picks released

A comprehensive review of former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert's 183 draft selections has been published as its final edition.

The ranking, updated for the last time on May 23, places Troy Polamalu at number one and Senquez Golson at the bottom. Only five players from the list remain with the Steelers: T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Alex Highsmith, Mason Rudolph and Pat Freiermuth.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 12 picks, including five in the first three rounds, after addressing several needs in free agency. Experts such as Todd McShay and Ross McCorkle emphasize priorities like offensive line, wide receiver, and safety. Recent history suggests value at the No. 21 pick.

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.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has taken on a consulting role with the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. He revealed the position on the Inside The Game podcast, where he discussed evaluating draft-eligible players. Colbert previously consulted for Colorado State before moving on.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh with the first round, where the Pittsburgh Steelers hold the 21st overall pick and 12 total selections. Steelers general manager Omar Khan has shown willingness to trade up, amid interest in prospects like Penn State's Vega Ioane and USC's Makai Lemon. Broderick Jones' ongoing recovery from neck surgery adds urgency to bolstering the offensive line.

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Several NFL teams have shown interest in prospects visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the draft. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. listed three players the Steelers have met with among his favorite sleepers. This comes as the Steelers narrow their first-round targets based on pre-draft visits.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected 10 players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round and wide receiver Kaden Wetjen in the fourth. Newcomer Kaden Wetjen expressed openness to lining up in the backfield on offense. Analysts offered varied praise and criticism for the haul.

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Building on an active free agency and trade for Michael Pittman Jr., the Pittsburgh Steelers added a 10-player 2026 draft class to bolster their roster under new coach Mike McCarthy. Beat writer Mike DeFabo assesses the team as stronger overall, though uncertainties linger at offensive line, defense, and quarterback.

 

 

 

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