Zierlein expects early issues for Dunker at guard

Lance Zierlein believes Gennings Dunker will face challenges as he transitions from tackle to guard with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The comments came during an appearance on the Move the Sticks podcast.

Lance Zierlein said Thursday that Dunker is likely to encounter difficulties early in his switch to guard. “Dunker’s gonna have some issues early on with his move from tackle to guard,” Zierlein said. “Pass pro can get away from him at times. He has to play guard. To me, there’s going to be a learning curve for him in pass protection.”

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NFL scouts praise Steelers' new guard Gennings Dunker

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Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker at No. 96 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster left guard. Scouts highlighted his run-blocking prowess and potential to succeed inside despite limited guard experience. The pick addresses a key need after passing on earlier options.

Two NFL analysts believe third-round pick Gennings Dunker could emerge as one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' top contributors among their 2026 rookie class. Brian Baldinger and Mike DeFabo both highlighted the Iowa offensive lineman's toughness and path to early playing time at guard. The Steelers selected Dunker as the last of their three third-round choices after making 10 total picks.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers placed rookie Gennings Dunker at left guard and Max Iheanachor at right tackle during this weekend's minicamp. The alignments offer an early look at how the team plans to use its two new offensive linemen.

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick is settling into a new position and working with a new offensive line coach this offseason.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have added two new players to their offensive line through the 2026 NFL draft. NFL insider Albert Breer believes the unit has strong potential if the young talent comes together.

The Pittsburgh Steelers began OTAs last week with a new offensive line setup that may not hold through training camp. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cautioned against reading too much into the alignments at this stage.

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