NFL expert makes worst Pittsburgh Steelers pick of entire pre-draft process
We've seen a lot of mock draft picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the pre-draft process, but we might have officially found the worst one yet.
NFL expert makes worst Pittsburgh Steelers pick of entire pre-draft process originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . We have been through countless mock drafts for the Pittsburgh Steelers , with some picks being better than others.
However, we've officially found the absolute worst projection for the Steelers of the entire 2026 pre-draft process. The pick comes from Lance Zierlein of NFL. com, who has the Steelers selecting Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk after a trade back with the Cleveland Browns from No.
20 to No. 24. The trade in and of itself is unlikely to happen because the two teams are division rivals, but we'll put that aside for now.
Before we get into why this is such a bad pick, here's Zierlein's explanation: "After acquiring more draft capital by moving back, the Steelers add a young, high-character prospect who is still growing his frame and his game. Faulk will be able to play in odd or even fronts in the future," Zierlein wrote. Why Faulk is a terrible pick for Steelers Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) blitzes as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.