After nearly one full week of free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be in decent shape top to bottom.

Some big questions remain though, especially at quarterback as Aaron Rodgers hasn’t made a decision yet, and the loss of Isaac Seumalo leaves a glaring hole at left guard. Special teams is a real concern, too.

But the 2026 NFL Draft can help answer some of those questions. Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness attempted to answer some of those questions for the Steelers in his latest three-round mock draft that published Monday morning.

McGuinness has the Steelers addressing their offensive line quickly, landing Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane at No. 21 overall. McGuinness then has the Steelers picking UConn WR Skyler Bell in the second round before adding Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and Cincinnati defensive lineman Dontay Corleone to round out their selections.

“The Steelers have done a fantastic job rebuilding their offensive line in recent years, but they could opt to replace Isaac Seumalo, who left for the Cardinals in free agency, in the first round of the draft,” McGuinness writes. “Ioane may be off the board long before this. In any case, his elite 90.9 PFF pass-blocking grade on true pass sets in 2025 (first among all guards) proves he is an NFL-ready pass blocker.”

With Seumalo gone, Spencer Anderson is in to start at left guard in 2026. Though the Steelers have been high on Anderson as a developmental player, slotting him in as the full-time starter at left guard isn’t all that settling.

Fortunately, they have a chance to add an impact guard in the draft. Ioane is the best interior offensive lineman in the class and is a true mauler. Steelers Depot’s Tom Mead compared him to Dallas Cowboys interior offensive lineman Cooper Beebe, and that fits as Ioane can play either guard spot.

Landing him at No. 21 overall would be a steal, and he could anchor the offensive line next to Zach Frazier for the next decade.

Even after trading for Michael Pittman Jr. to pair with DK Metcalf, the Steelers still need more at wide receiver. Landing a Biletnikoff Award finalist in Bell would be a nice addition in the second round.

Bell finished 2025 with 101 receptions for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns, dominating for the Huskies. He spent the first few seasons of his career at Wisconsin before transferring to UConn and taking off. He’s an explosive route runner who does damage after the catch, too, and would fit nicely as a No. 3 behind Metcalf and Pittman.

Wheatley is another name that has been connected to the Steelers this offseason. While Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Savage, who have agreed to one-year contracts, shore up safety depth, Pittsburgh still needs a guy who can play in that deep centerfield role at safety. Wheatley could be that guy. 

Zakee Wheatley | S | PSU

Versatile S w/ ++ athleticism & length. Fluid hips + good acceleration allow him track shallow routes in man or rotating down from deep.

Quick to ID route concepts (or runs) & triggers fast. Opens gait to get to the SL or drive downhill closing space. pic.twitter.com/RqpvLoCnBG

— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) February 22, 2026

The connection between Nussmeier and head coach Mike McCarthy is well-known, and the third round would make sense for the Steelers to take a swing on the quarterback position. After all, the Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac has reported the third round would be the earliest the Steelers will consider taking a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, and even with at the hype around Will Howard, taking a shot on another quarterback makes sense.

Rounding out the three-round mock draft with Corleone to be that big run plugger in the middle of the defensive line is a nice move. Though he’s had some injury issues in recent years, when he’s healthy and on his game, he’s a dominant force in the trenches.

The Steelers signed Sebastian Joseph-Day in free agency and retained Esezi Otomewo, so the room is getting crowded. But Cameron Heyward isn’t getting any younger and the trenches remain in need of reinforcements.