Steelers trade Alex Highsmith to Patriots in shocking 2026 mock draft

There's been plenty of trade rumors surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft , especially after insider Gerry Dulac seemingly hinted at a potential trade involving one of the team's edge rushers. In this mock draft scenario, the Steelers find a trade partner in the New England Patriots for Alex Highsmith, picking up the 63rd overall pick in the second round in the process. First round, No.

21 overall: WR Omar Cooper Jr. , Indiana Pittsburgh addresses the future of their wide receiver room in the first round, drafting a talented playmaker in Cooper to form one of the league's top wide receiver trios with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman. Second round, No.

53 overall: G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M The Steelers opt to replace Isaac Seumalo, who signed with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, with an excellent fit in Bisontis. (Trade with Patriots) Second round, No. 63 overall: OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern Acquiring the 63rd overall pick from New England in exchange for Highsmith and a 2027 fifth-round pick, the Steelers land a potential Day 1 starting offensive tackle in Tiernan.

Given major injury concerns regarding the future of Broderick Jones, Tiernan made too much sense to pass up. Third round, No. 76 overall: DL Darrell Jackson Jr.