Feb. 12, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET
NFL draft writer Chad Reuter has a new three-round mock draft out for the 2026 NFL draft. You can check out the whole thing right here, but we want to focus on the picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are heading into the offseason with new head coach Mike McCarthy and a new coaching staff. This means nearly every position is an option for changes. Here we take a look at the Steelers’ five picks.
First round – WR Kevin Concepcion – Texas A&M
We could absolutely see the Steelers go on the clock with the No. 21 overall pick and Concepcion being the highest-rated receiver on the board. And while we don’t see Concepcion as a bad receiver prospect, what he offers in a Mike McCarthy offense would be in more of a slot role, and this isn’t what Pittsburgh needs out of its first-round pick.
Second round – G Billy Schrauth – Notre Dame
Schrauth is climbing up draft boards, and he has a shot to impress at the combine, but it’s hard to see this as a good value pick. Like the Concepcion pick, this feels like filling a need without considering if the player is worth the slot.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Third round – QB Drew Allar – Penn State
If Allar is healthy, we wouldn’t put it past the Steelers to make this pick, especially with Garrett Nussmeier going one pick before them to the Miami Dolphins.
Third round – LB Deonte Lawson – Alabama
If the Steelers cut Patrick Queen to save salary cap space, Deonte Lawson is a great replacement. He’s a solid run defender and athletic enough to play coverage.
Third round – CB Charles Demmings – Stephen F. Austin
Demmings had a strong week at the Senior Bowl and that pushed him into the Top 100 for Reuter. Not sure I am there yet but cornerback is such a commodity it could make a lot of sense by the time the draft gets here.