Steelers trade Patrick Queen to Cowboys in exciting new mock draft

There's arguably no Pittsburgh Steelers defender tied to trade rumors more so than linebacker Patrick Queen , who was reportedly of major interest to the Dallas Cowboys. In this new 2026 NFL mock draft , the Cowboys met the potential asking price for Queen and traded a 2026 third- and 2026 fifth-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for their Pro Bowl linebacker. Here's a look at the six picks Pittsburgh made between Rounds 1-3, including a standout wide receiver falling to the 21st overall pick.

First round, No. 21 overall: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State The Steelers' prayers were answered — Tyson somehow took a massive slide, all the way into the team's lap with the 21st overall pick. Pittsburgh's potential wide receiver trio, featuring DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, and Tyson, could be one of the best in the league following this selection.

Second round, No. 53 overall: G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M Pittsburgh managed to snag another mid-to-late-round steal, finding the answer to their left guard vacancy in Bisontis in the second round. Third round, No.

76 overall: DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State Pittsburgh isn't done fixing their defensive line, opting to select Orange, an exceptionally strong run defender, with the first of their third-round selections. Third round, No. 85 overall: LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh It's almost as if the Steelers were planning to trade Queen seven picks later, as they drafted his replacement with Louis, a great pass-coverage linebacker.