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Steelers NFL draft grades: Report card for every 2026 pick

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have 12 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how their moves grade out in real time.

A potential successor for Aaron Rodgers ? Maybe some help for that surprisingly leaky secondary? How about some youth to pair with veteran receivers D.

K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.? The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in win-now mode under new head coach Mike McCarthy .

But with a playoff win drought dating back to 2017 and an uncertain future under center with the annual will he/won't he saga of a potential Rodgers return , the Steelers have work to do to position their 2026 roster as a legitimate playoff threat. The good news? The Steelers have 12 picks to work with in this year's draft, and after taking raw but promising offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick, they have four Day 2 picks and another seven to work with on Day 3.

Will the Steelers make a move with their draft war chest or push a potential youth movement? Time will tell. Hereโ€™s an in-depth look at the Steelersโ€™ 2026 NFL Draft selections and the grades they earned for their picks.