Steelers mock draft: Nicastro final 7-round mock

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 08: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends during the first half of the game against the BYU Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) | Getty Images The intrigue surrounding the Steelers in this year’s NFL Draft feels different – and not just because the event is coming to their doorstep.

For the first time, the franchise enters draft weekend under the direction of Mike McCarthy, ushering a new voice, and potentially a new identity. With 12 total selections, including multiple picks in the top 100, the Steelers have the flexibility to be aggressive. And if there’s one thing GM Omar Khan has shown historically it’s a willingness to take some risks.

That’s reflected here. Here’s how I see their draft unfolding. Round 1, Pick 21: G Vega Ioane, Penn State While much of the pre-draft buzz has centered around wide receiver, the more realistic expectation is that whoever Pittsburgh selects at the position would enter as the third option behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.

That alone makes it difficult to justify using premium draft capital there—especially given the team’s more immediate needs in the trenches. On the offensive line, the situation is far more urgent. Any lineman selected early would be expected to contribute immediately, particularly on the left side.