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.
The Steelers kicked off their draft by picking Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 21 overall after missing out on wide receiver Makai Lemon, who went one spot earlier to the Philadelphia Eagles. Rich Eisen praised the selection, noting the need for tackle depth amid Broderick Jones' neck injury. In the second round, they added Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, described by Eisen as terrific for the slot and boundary roles with backfield carries.
