The NFL combine has come to an end.  We got some great information on this class of prospects entering the 2026 NFL draft.  We also got a look at who the Steelers might be interested in via the meetings they had with specific players.  With the help of those clues it’s time for our Steelers mock draft 2.0:

Round 1 (21): Omar Cooper WR – Indiana

Omar Cooper was already a nearly perfect wide receiver prospect.  An excellent route runner, good hands, tough blocker, Cooper nearly had it all.  The one knock on him was the potential lack of speed.  Well Omar Cooper answered that question with a resounding 4.42/40 yard dash.  Now the problem is has he leapfrogged some of the top receivers in this draft, and out of the reach of the Pittsburgh Steelers at 21?  At this point if Cooper gets past the top 15 the Steelers should seriously considering moving up to secure this player.

Round 2 (53): Gennings Dunker OT – Iowa

Gennings Dunker may be the most recognizable prospect at the combine with his flowing red mullet.  Dunker is listed as a tackle, but many think he may end up kicking inside to guard.  With the Steelers issues at both spots on the left side of their line, a versatile player like Dunker becomes even more valuable.  This is a great fit for the Steelers in more ways than one.

Round 3a (76): Daylen Everette CB – Georgia

Have to figure the Steelers come away with a corner sooner rather than later on day two.  At this point in the draft, Daylen Everette would be the best choice if he is still available.  Everette ran the second fastest 40 time of all the corners at a blazing 4.38, and did it  at 6’1,and 196 lbs.  His 9.82 RAS score ranks fourth among corners.  Everette also had a formal visit with the Steelers at the combine, meaning the team has serious interest.

Round 3b (85): DeMonte Capehart DT – Clemson

Demonte Capehart out of nowhere tested off the charts at the combine.  He registered a nearly perfect 9.97 RAS score at 6’5 and 315 pounds.  It is like this man was made in a lab for what the Steelers look for in a defensive tackle.  There isn’t s lot of production to speak of with only three career sacks at Clemson.  At this point in the draft, you bet on the traits and hope you can coach up a player with this kind of size and athleticism.

Round 3c (99): Drew Allar QB – Penn St.

Drew Allar is a very divisive prospect at the quarterback position.  On one hand, physically he is everything you want in a quarterback.  Allar is big (6’5, 235), with a canon for an arm, and decent athleticism.  On the other hand, his tape at Penn St. is atrocious at times.  There is a lot of questions about both the talent, and the coaching he had while at Penn St.  There is however no getting around some suspect play on his part.  There was quite a bit of noise regarding the Steelers and Drew Allar at the combine.  They had a formal meeting, and being a semi-local kid doesn’t hut his cause.  Do not be surprised if the Steelers call Drew Allar’s name at some point in the 2026 NFL draft.  You have been warned.

Round 4a (121): Ted Hurst WR – Georgia St.

If there is any team in the NFL that needs to double dip at wide receiver, it is your Pittsburgh Steelers.  Ted Hurst is a really interesting small school guy.  He impressed at the Senior Bowl, and backed that up with some excellent testing at the combine.  Hurst ran a 4.42/ 40 at 6’4 and 206 pounds.  It may be a stretch for him to be available this late in the draft, but if he is the Steelers would be hard pressed to pass on him.

Round 4b (135): John Michael-Gyllenborg TE – Wyoming

On the surface, tight end may not seem like a major need for the Steelers.  It is almost a forgone conclusion however that Jonnu Smith will get cut at some point this offseason.  John Michael-Gyllenbog is a name you should familiarize yourself with.  He put on a show at the combine registering a 9.92 RAS score.  He stands 6’5 1/2, weighing in at 249 pounds, while running a 4.6/40.  He is more of a move tight end in the NFL, as blocking is not s strength.

Round 5 (159): Bryce Boettcher LB – Oregon

The Steelers could use some depth at the linebacker position.  Bryce Boettcher was a tackling machine at Oregon, registering 136 tackles in 2025.  The Steelers were reported to have an informal meeting with him so the interest is there. Steelers meeting tracker

Round 6a (213): Lorenzo Styles SAF – Ohio St.

Lorenzo Styles wasn’t on many peoples radar before the combine.  After running a 4.27/40, and jumping 39″ on the vert that may have changed some minds.  At this point in the draft you snap up an athlete like this, and figure the rest out later.

Round 6b (214) Diego Pounds OT – Ole Miss

Diego Pounds is a mountain of a man at 6’6, 325 pounds.  He tested well at the combine scoring a 9.22 RAS score.  Pounds is inconstant, and is not a high level run blocker.  Well worth the risk at this point in the draft as a depth piece at tackle.

Round 7a (224): Logan Fano EDGE – Utah

Logan Fano fits the profile of what the Steelers look for in an edge.  He is 6″5/257, with decent athleticism.  He is a hustle player who is good against the run.  Factor in the bloodlines thing the Steelers love so much, and this is almost a lock.

Round 7b (237): Eli Heidenreich RB – Navy

Once we found out Eli Heidenreich was from Mt. Lebanon, we knew this was a Steelers draft pick.  Heidenreich did a little of everything at Navy.  Besides being a running back, he lined up in the slot, and even out wide. Think of this as your Conner Heyward repalcement.