The Pittsburgh Steelers have an NFL high 12 picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and local and national media outlets are working tirelessly to try and predict what will happen when the 3-day selection process starts on April 23rd.

Yes, it’s officially mock draft season.

Most mock drafts are just one or two rounds, but every year there are a select group who decide to try and predict the entire draft. In this case, ESPN’s Matt Miller has predicted all 7 Rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. In this draft Miller didn’t have any trades, and stuck with the designed picks.

For the sake of time, these are just the Steelers picks, according to Miller. Let’s dive in…

Round 1
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

“Left tackle Broderick Jones hasn’t played like a former first-rounder, giving the Steelers room to draft a replacement. Proctor is a powerful mover at 6-foot-7 and 352 pounds. Though he had an up-and-down final season, he ended on a high note and impressed with his pre-draft testing at the combine and his pro day. Proctor had three sacks allowed and only two penalties last season. Pittsburgh is rumored to be out on the quarterbacks in Round 1, so it makes sense to bolster the offensive line for Aaron Rodgers’ potential return.”

The Steelers passing on wide receiver in Round 1 isn’t crazy, but going with an offensive tackle is certainly a pick which will make many fans scratch their heads. Not that Proctor isn’t a solid prospect, just would be a shock.

Round 2
53. Pittsburgh Steelers – Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

“Aaron Rodgers hasn’t announced his 2026 plans, but the Steelers’ lack of urgency in free agency likely points to his return. But Rodgers is 42 years old, and there’s no clear-cut successor on the roster. Nussmeier is ideal for Mike McCarthy’s West Coast offense, with good arm talent and accuracy on the move that would allow him to thrive in a short-to-intermediate passing scheme.”

In what would be the biggest shock would be the team spending a 2nd Round draft pick on Garrett Nussmeier out of LSU. Avoiding wide receiver in both rounds feels just like the past two offseasons. However, there is still talent left on the board.

Round 3
76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from DAL) – Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa

“With Isaac Seumalo departing in free agency, there’s an opening at left guard that Dunker could slide into right away.”

Getting Dunker in the 3rd Round absolutely is a steal, and would pair well along the Steelers offensive line, but a trend is forming with this draft which will have Steelers fans outraged.

85. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M

“Cameron Heyward is 37, and Sebastian Joseph-Day is 31. So, this pick is about Pittsburgh’s future at defensive tackle.”

Again, not complaining about adding quality depth to the defensive line, but there is a glaring need which hasn’t been met.

99. Pittsburgh Steelers – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

“The Steelers need a field-stretching speed receiver. Brazzell has 4.37 speed and averaged 16.4 yards per catch last season with nine touchdowns.”

Finally, with their final pick in the Top 100, the Steelers add a wide receiver to the receiving corps. Brazzell is as fast as they come, but the way the Top 100 picks shaped up for the Steelers, many fans will be second-guessing plenty if this is the way it shakes out in real life.

Round 4
121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

Round 5
161. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

Round 6
216. Pittsburgh Steelers: Collin Wright, CB, Stanford

Round 7
224. Pittsburgh Steelers (from NO via NE): Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
230. Pittsburgh Steelers (from IND): Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
237. Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon

As you can see, there were several questionable picks made during this mock draft, but let us know what you would think if the 2026 NFL Draft played out this way. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the draft.