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New 7 round to mock

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My mock along:

1. Vega Ioane OG.
2. Germie Bernard or Chris Bell WR
3a. Darrell Jackson JR DL
3b. Jeremiah Trotter ILB
3c. Bud Clark S
4a. Drew Aller QB
4b. Keagen Trost OT

Final thoughts:
- got a proven 1st round talent in Vega to be an immediate starter and make the interior OL a force for the team.
- we get one of the best WRs of the 2nd tier with either option in the 2nd round.
- 3rd round consists of a high ceiling DT, solid LB and S with leadership and enforcer attitudes.
- in the 4th we get a shot at a future franchise QB (talent wise) and a high floor OT that can fight for a starting spot eventually
 
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Was it this link? https://www.nfl.com/news/seven-round-2026-nfl-mock-draft-round-one

1.21 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
I really value premium positions in the first, but Thieneman is a highly-rated prospect with crazy athleticism. He also fills a huge position of need for the Steelers defense.

2.53 Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
One of my favorite day 2 WR prospects, he should fit in well with what the Steelers already have.

3.76 Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
I think the DL needs one more piece, so here it is.

3.85 Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky
He can challenge for a starting spot as a rookie.

3.99 Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
NFL bloodlines, downhill run stopper. He should fit very well in Graham's defense.

4.121 Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
It seems like the Steelers are going QB in the 3rd or 4th. Allar is the guy in this draft.

4.135 Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Experienced CB who will compete for a spot as a NCB.

5.161 Malin Klein, TE, Michigan
The Steelers need a TE3.

6.216 Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
One more depth piece at RB

7.224 J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Some additional size at WR for the bottom of the depth chart.

7.230 Jayden Williams, OT, Ole Miss
Always try to draft a tackle in every draft.

7.237 Patrick Payton, EDGE, LSU
No expectations, just finding another player to compete for a roster spot at EDGE.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
Was it this link? https://www.nfl.com/news/seven-round-2026-nfl-mock-draft-round-one

1.21 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
I really value premium positions in the first, but Thieneman is a highly-rated prospect with crazy athleticism. He also fills a huge position of need for the Steelers defense.

2.53 Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
One of my favorite day 2 WR prospects, he should fit in well with what the Steelers already have.

3.76 Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
I think the DL needs one more piece, so here it is.

3.85 Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky
He can challenge for a starting spot as a rookie.

3.99 Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
NFL bloodlines, downhill run stopper. He should fit very well in Graham's defense.

4.121 Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
It seems like the Steelers are going QB in the 3rd or 4th. Allar is the guy in this draft.

4.135 Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Experienced CB who will compete for a spot as a NCB.

5.161 Malin Klein, TE, Michigan
The Steelers need a TE3.

6.216 Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
One more depth piece at RB

7.224 J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Some additional size at WR for the bottom of the depth chart.

7.230 Jayden Williams, OT, Ole Miss
Always try to draft a tackle in every draft.

7.237 Patrick Payton, EDGE, LSU
No expectations, just finding another player to compete for a roster spot at EDGE.
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Oh yes, i just saw I screwed up the link. Thanks
 
WindyCitySteel said:
Like it but Allar won't make the 3rd round.
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I think he will be there, and may be there early in the 4th. Just about every projection I'm seeing on Allar has him going in the 125-140 range. Some have him going as low as #176.

A second is WAY too high for a project. This team needs guys who will contribute soon, not overpriced projects.

Not sure Jackson makes it to #76. If he doesn't another guy to watch for in the 3rd is Domonique Orange.
 
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5 days away! I do hope they go deline and oline 1 and 2. Maybe trade back into the 1st ?
12 draft picks won't make this team. Trade up this year or stock pile picks for next year
 
1 OLAIVAVEGA IOANE G- Hard not to go with Vega.

2. Keionte Scott- Inside Corner- like this kids game a lot.

3. Kyle Louis IlBer- focusing in on players I see starting sooner than later.

3B GENESIS SMITH - FS - I like this kids range I think he will be a solid FS when it is all said and done.

3C BRYCE LANCE NORTH DAKOTA STATE WR- Speed and bloodline. I think he will fit right in at 3 nicely.

4.Jeff Caldwell WR- Elite size/speer/RAS to add to the room

5 ELI HEIDENREICH NAVY RB/WR - This guy can do a little bit of everything. At worst adds a 5th capable body at WR- Maybe a jet sweep gadget player. Tested well at the combine and is a Pittsburgh boy.

6 BEAU STEPHENS -IOWA G- wasn’t going going to double up at G but thought he was great value in 6.

7 TRAVIS BURKE MEMPHIS T - Throw in this big boy in the 7th . Would be a nice depth addition.

7B- David Gusta Kentucky · DT ·
I would probably try to get a 6th next year but anywho here it is.

7C LATRELL MCCUTCHIN SR. HOUSTON CB

- give Coolie’s boy a chance here last Mccutchin in Pittsburgh did pretty well. Yeah I know it is E not i. Coolie doesn’t know how to spell anyways.



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Would love the Steelers to get Josiah Trotter if he's still there at #76. Young guy with great instincts and the obvious successful blood lines.
 
"Hah, draft, you're so fat that you outweigh the needs of the many. You're so dumb it takes you two hours to watch 60 Minutes. Draft, you're so ugly your imaginary friends played with the neighborhood kids."

Sorry, Litos, you did not mean to actually mock the draft, but wanted my fake version. Here's my genuine mock without the mocking:

21. Dillon Thieneman
Oregon · S · Junior

53. Keylan Rutledge
Georgia Tech · OG

76. Kyle Louis
Pittsburgh · LB

85. Oscar Delp
Georgia · TE

99. Bryce Lance
North Dakota State · WR

121. Drew Allar
Penn State · QB

161. Rene Konga
Louisville · DT

216. Kendrick Law
Kentucky · WR

224. Travis Burke
Memphis · OT

230. Ephesians Prysock
Washington · CB

237. Logan Taylor
Boston College · OG

Thieneman a potentially elite FS. Extremely quick, great feet, excellent in coverage, fast enough to cover slot receivers. Had 6 interceptions as a freshman at Purdue so teams started avoiding him. Two picks last year for Oregon. Rutledge a very good guard, nice footwork, long arms for a guard. Asked to block in space by Georgia Tech and did a very solid job. Louis a hybrid, will help as a 3rd down backer to cover TE, okay vs. run. Delp just the best player on the board, accomplished blocker, very good hands.

Two WR's who fill the role of Z receivers, where Lance's size and speed make him a potential deep threat. Allar just because a 6'1" QB is going to struggle with the defensive lines in the AFCN and the potential issues with the OL. Konga has elite tools, long arms, great burst off the snap. He is going to fit in 3 and 5 technique, give Heyward and Harmon a series off. The later OT and OG drafted for potential, good physical traits. Prysock a tall, long-armed CB with speed. Project but cannot teach 6'3", 33" arms, 4.45 speed, 1.57 10-yard.
 
due to Jones' neck news...

1. Blake Miller, LT, Clemson
2. Gennings Dunker, LG, Iowa
3A. Davison Igbinosun, CB, ohio State
3B. Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
3C. Josiah Trotter, LB, Mizzou
4A. Joshua Josephs, OLB, Tennessee
4B. Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
5. Kaleb Elamrms-Orr, LB, TCU
6. Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
7A. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
7B. Domani Jackson, CB, **** @bermudasteel
7C. Tyreak Sapp, OLB/DE, Florida
 
21. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
53. Dani Dennis-Smith edge PSU
76. Darrell Jackson Jr DL Florida State
85. Jalon Farmer OG Kentucky
99. Bryce Lance WR NDSU
121. Drew Allar QB PSU
135. Zane Durant DL PSU
161. Markel Bell RT Miami
216. Hezekiah Masses CB Cal
224. Lander Barton LB Utah
230. Adam Randall RB Clemson
237. Tyreak Sapp Edge Florida
 
25.
CHI

Blake Miller
OT Clemson
trade-icon

B-
53.
PIT

Germie Bernard
WR Alabama
B
76.
PIT

Keionte Scott
CB Miami (FL)
A
85.
PIT

Domonique Orange
DT Iowa State
B
100.
JAX

Bud Clark
S TCU
trade-icon

B+
121.
PIT

Jude Bowry
OT Boston College
A-
135.
PIT

Harold Perkins Jr.
LB LSU
B-
161.
PIT

Daylen Everette
CB Georgia
B-

2027 CHI 4th
2027 JAX 5th
2027 MIA 5th

The top tier LT's are gone by pick 16 in this mock. Moved down to get Miller, figuring either he or the Penn State guard would be there. Germie a very good fit for Z receiver, lot of work in slot, good hands, can play Y when Pittman needs a series off or DK sits a series and Pittman takes over X. Scott just good at covering guys. Will play nickel, be able to handle slot receivers.

I really think Big Citrus is a perfect fit for Steelers. Massive guy with long arms who will occupy blockers, stuff running game. Clark a talented FS who can cover deep middle. Showed really well at Senior Bowl. He can be an NFL starter at some point.

Everette another good CB prospect. No G selected but Bowry is a huge guy who might do well inside. Perkins a backup kinda player, not a run stuffer but more Payton Wilson lite. The extra picks are part of the plan to fix the QB issue once and for all in 2027. Top two picks designed to help the offense, later picks the defense.
 
Quick note and draft update: Keionte Scott showed he is a very good cover corner during the season and the college football playoffs. The completions off him were those little quick dump-offs after Miami had a lead and was happy to give up cheesy little 5 and 6 yard pass completions. His pick-6 against Ohio State was a game-changer. He was hampered by a turf toe in the CFB playoffs by the way.

So at his pro day he runs a 4.33 40 and does a 44" vertical. So those mock draft engines that have him available at 76? Yeah, no, not going to happen.
 
Had to give up value for this mock but my favorite to date since it lands the Steelers a likely bona fide star, potential All-Pro left tackle.

11.
MIA

Francis Mauigoa
OT Miami (FL)
trade-icon

A-
53.
PIT

Germie Bernard
WR Alabama
B
85.
PIT

Domonique Orange
DT Iowa State
B
99.
PIT

Tacario Davis
CB Washington
B
121.
PIT

Darrell Jackson Jr.
DT Florida State
A-
135.
PIT

Harold Perkins Jr.
LB LSU
B-
161.
PIT

Drew Allar
QB Penn State
C-
216.
PIT

Billy Schrauth
OG Notre Dame
B-
224.
PIT

Lewis Bond
WR Boston College
A
230.
PIT

Tyreak Sapp
EDGE Florida
B-
237.
PIT

DJ Campbell
OG Texas
C-

Mauigoa a quality, top-tier LT. Great base, uses hands to knock down pass rusher's hands, already an NFL-ready pass blocker, decent run blocker. Bernard is going to play and play well in slot, as Y receiver. Big Citrus again. He should be a Steeler. The Washington CB is a lot like JPJ. Big, long arms, fast, very physical, a bit too grabby but as we have seen, that can be coached out of him. If JPJ or Dean need a series off, then Davis is an excellent back-up and future starter.

Yeah, drafted Big Citrus but cannot pass on Jackson Jr. Absolutely massive guy, every tool imaginable. 2025 season hampered by foot injury and had problems with his foot during combine, work needed to get him to hold the point but the tools are there. Perkins a quick LBer, Wilson back-up. Allar too good to pass up here. Schrauth one of those underestimated prospects, good size, experience at RG but can play LG. Campbell another guy with tools and experience against big-time competition. The BC WR is a guy. At least I'm pretty sure he is since he has he/him as his pronouns. Sapp a large run-stuffer who is insurance if Herbig needs to play a lot. Sapp on 1st down, Herbig on 2nd and 3rd.

Mauigoa, Bernard, Davis and the two DT's make this a draft with potential stars, not role fillers.
 
Steeltime said:
Had to give up value for this mock but my favorite to date since it lands the Steelers a likely bona fide star, potential All-Pro left tackle.

11.
MIA

Francis Mauigoa
OT Miami (FL)
trade-icon

A-
53.
PIT

Germie Bernard
WR Alabama
B
85.
PIT

Domonique Orange
DT Iowa State
B
99.
PIT

Tacario Davis
CB Washington
B
121.
PIT

Darrell Jackson Jr.
DT Florida State
A-
135.
PIT

Harold Perkins Jr.
LB LSU
B-
161.
PIT

Drew Allar
QB Penn State
C-
216.
PIT

Billy Schrauth
OG Notre Dame
B-
224.
PIT

Lewis Bond
WR Boston College
A
230.
PIT

Tyreak Sapp
EDGE Florida
B-
237.
PIT

DJ Campbell
OG Texas
C-

Mauigoa a quality, top-tier LT. Great base, uses hands to knock down pass rusher's hands, already an NFL-ready pass blocker, decent run blocker. Bernard is going to play and play well in slot, as Y receiver. Big Citrus again. He should be a Steeler. The Washington CB is a lot like JPJ. Big, long arms, fast, very physical, a bit too grabby but as we have seen, that can be coached out of him. If JPJ or Dean need a series off, then Davis is an excellent back-up and future starter.

Yeah, drafted Big Citrus but cannot pass on Jackson Jr. Absolutely massive guy, every tool imaginable. 2025 season hampered by foot injury and had problems with his foot during combine, work needed to get him to hold the point but the tools are there. Perkins a quick LBer, Wilson back-up. Allar too good to pass up here. Schrauth one of those underestimated prospects, good size, experience at RG but can play LG. Campbell another guy with tools and experience against big-time competition. The BC WR is a guy. At least I'm pretty sure he is since he has he/him as his pronouns. Sapp a large run-stuffer who is insurance if Herbig needs to play a lot. Sapp on 1st down, Herbig on 2nd and 3rd.

Mauigoa, Bernard, Davis and the two DT's make this a draft with potential stars, not role fillers.
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you practically gave nothing for the trade, just the first 3rd rounder? or are future picks involved?
 
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