Breaking down the Steelers picks in huge 7-round mock draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one game left in the regular season and it is win and they are in the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens. After last week's humbling loss to the lowly Cleveland Browns, we need something to cheer us up a little, so we decided to think about the 2026 NFL draft with a full seven-round mock draft after the updated draft order. In this scenario, the Steelers are picking 20th overall in the first round and have plenty of big roster needs.

First round - WR Denzel Boston - Washington

With the top quarterbacks off the board, we go for the last first-round wide receiver. Boston is a physical mismatch, and while he lacks elite speed, he's a physical target who runs great routes and rarely drops passes.

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Second round - G Emmanuel Pregnon - Oregon

We have to assume Isaac Seumalo won't be the starter in 2026 and Pregnon is a mountain of a man with elite power.

Third round - QB Garrett Nussmeier - LSU

There was a time when Nussmeier was considered a first-round pick so landing him here is a low risk, high reward move.

Third round - CB Julian Neal - Arkansas

Neal is a long, rangy cornerback with great speed and instincts.

Third round - LB Jacob Rodriguez - Texas Tech

Linebacker isn't a huge need but Rodriguez is too disruptive and productive to pass up here.

Fourth round - OT Brian Parker II - Duke

Great depth player with a ton of experience and starter potential.

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Fourth round - S Genesis Smith - Arizona

Rangy and fast as a pure coverage safety who doesn't offer much in run support.

Fifth round - WR Duce Robinson - Florida State

Massive target with too much physical potential to pass up this late in the draft.

Fifth round - DL DeMonte Capehart - Clemson

Textbook inside/outside 3-4 defensive lineman with the length to play end for the Steelers.

Sixth round - RB Adam Randall - Clemson

Randall is a huge, physical back who converted from wide receiver and offers a lot of versatility.

Sixth round - QB Taylen Green - Arkansas

We double up at quarterback with Green who has too much athleticism and raw potential to skip over in the sixth round.

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Seventh round - DL Gracen Halton - Oklahoma

Never played up to his potential but a solid athlete and has some rotational value on the interior.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Breaking down the Steelers picks in huge 7-round mock draft