Peter Schrager's debut piece for ESPN is a Round 1 mock draft based on what he's hearing from his sources around the NFL.

NFL Draft has come to an end — which means it's the perfect time for a Steelers' way-too-early 2026 mock draft. Pittsburgh addressed its defensive concerns with this year’s haul, but several areas on offense still need attention heading into 2026.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very successful NFL Draft in 2025, as a lot of the prospects were projected to go much higher. There is value throughout the entire draft class this year, which is the mark of a strategic organization.