2026 Steelers draft grades

[steel dino]

I think you are going to find that issue was never talent related... it was scheme and technique... it showed up coinciding with our defensive gurus overhauling the line scheme that had been in place since the blitztburgh days, to one where the DLinemen weren't eating blocks and gaps and were " stopping the run on the way to the QB"

I understand your point however, I think it’s been more talent related as of late..
And sometimes it was more about the want to, than the talent, especially when you’re talking about playing physical run defense..

And I have on many occasions, watched the lack of effort and “want to” from our run stoppers in the middle of the defense lately..

 

[Shane Falco]

You sure can tell the difference between a Tomlin draft and the McCarthy draft. From a positional standpoint, it is looking like McCarthy is gearing up the offense to be a high scoring/big play offense. It’ll probably take another draft/offseason to transition to what he wants to do with the team to get it ready for the modern NFL.

 

[TDX27]

They also have Black from last year who is big enough and stout enough to play NT. He played pretty well last year as a rookie. If he and Harmon take a nice leap this offseason, the DL, Watt, and Highsmith will look a good bit different this year. Watt very well may jump back up to 15 sacks if they can't have 2 or 3 guys blocking and chipping him.

 

[Troglodyte]

Ty Simpson going earlier than anyone expected makes me suspect that several teams were interested in him and wonder if he would’ve been the Steelers first round pick.

 

[steel dino]

They also have Black from last year who is big enough and stout enough to play NT. He played pretty well last year as a rookie. If he and Harmon take a nice leap this offseason, the DL, Watt, and Highsmith will look a good bit different this year. Watt very well may jump back up to 15 sacks if they can't have 2 or 3 guys blocking and chipping him.

I love and hope your scenario comes true… but there’s a lot of IF in that summary..

And that makes me a little bit nervous going in the next year..

As you can probably tell, I’m a big believer to win football games….
You have to be able to run the ball, and stop the run.

 

[warriors42]

Wetjen was probably my favorite pick. this kid is electrifying. can change the field in a heart beat...

Least favorite pick is Aller. wish the kid the best But I hated picking a QB anywhere this draft.