The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 offseason has been interesting, to say the least. It’s going to get even more interesting with the upcoming draft.
Pittsburgh currently owns six picks in the draft. They traded their second-round pick to acquire two-time Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf from Seattle. The Steelers did not receive any compensatory picks this year.
Quarterback, running back, receiver and interior defensive line appear to be the team’s most pressing needs going into the draft, which will be held April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers could use the 21st overall pick to select a quarterback if one of the top-rated prospects falls to them. The more likely scenario, however, is the Steelers using the pick on either a defensive tackle, receiver or running back and waiting until the third round to draft a quarterback.
Steelers fans should keep the following two things in mind heading into the draft: don’t be surprised if general manager Omar Khan trades back into the second round and/or trades receiver George Pickens either before or during the draft.
So, how will it all shake out? While it’s truly anyone’s guess, here’s how I have things unfolding.
Team needs: IDL, QB, RB, WR, OT
2025 NFL Draft picks
- Round 1: Pick 21
- Round 2: No pick (traded to Seattle for DK Metcalf)
- Round 3: Pick 83
- Round 4: Pick 123
- Round 5: Pick 156
- Round 6: Pick 185 (acquired via Metcalf trade)
- Round 7: Pick 229 (from Atlanta through Philadelphia)
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