The Steelers are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with more picks than any other team, but questions are already building about how they’ll use them.
Pittsburgh holds 12 selections overall, but league analysts say the class is considered top-heavy, with limited depth at key positions.
Quarterback remains the biggest storyline, but reports suggest the only likely first-round option, Fernando Mendoza, is expected to go near the top of the board.
With the draft being held in Pittsburgh, speculation is growing that general manager Omar Khan could look to move some of those picks—possibly even the first-rounder—for future draft capital in 2027.
One scenario being discussed around the league involves the Steelers working a deal with a team like Buffalo, which has fewer early selections this year.
For now, it’s all speculation, but how Pittsburgh approaches draft night could shape its long-term roster plans at quarterback and beyond.
