{"id":256286,"date":"2025-08-02T15:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T15:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/256286\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T15:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T15:55:10","slug":"breaking-down-the-steelers-picks-in-a-new-7-round-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/256286\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking down the Steelers picks in a new 7-round mock draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

The folks over at Pro Football Sports Network ran a full seven-round mock draft\u00a0via their simulator,<\/a>\u00a0and we are going to break down the pick<\/a>s for the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>. We appreciate the work that goes into a mock draft like this and we appreciate them thinking outside the box for the Steelers in the first round.<\/p>\n

First round – WR Jordyn Tyson – Arizona State<\/a><\/p>\n

After four quarterbacks go off the board in the Top 10 picks, the Steelers pivot here and go for the top receiver in the draft instead. Tyson is absolutely elite and a bargain this late in the round. He’s one of the best route-runners of the last five years and impossible to guard one-on-one.<\/p>\n

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Second round – QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana<\/p>\n

The calculated risk pays off for the Steelers as Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is still on the board in the second round. By the time the draft gets here, there’s a real chance Mendoza is long gone but for now, we will take this as a huge value pick.<\/p>\n

Third round – CB Chandler Rivers – Duke<\/p>\n

Assuming Darius Slay doesn’t re-sign, adding Rivers here makes a lot of sense. He’s got a nose for the football and has a very high ceiling.<\/p>\n

Third round – G DJ Campbell – Texas<\/p>\n

We look for Spencer Anderson to replace Isaac Seumalo should he move on after the season, but Campbell is a great option to be in as the top reserve guard on either side.<\/p>\n

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Fourth round – OT Trey Zuhn – Texas A&M<\/p>\n

Zuhn has an NFL-caliber frame and length, excellent athleticism and lots of room to grow.<\/p>\n

Fifth round – DT Chris McClellan – Missouri<\/p>\n

McClellan is a prototypical 3-4 defensive lineman with the build the Steelers look for in a guy who can line up inside and outside.<\/p>\n

Sixth round – RB Kanye Udoh – Arizona State<\/p>\n

Udoh heads into the season with a ton of hype as he transferred to ASU from Army. It’s an ideal circumstance for Udoh to showcase his skills, although he’s not going to be a feature back.<\/p>\n

Seventh round – TE Tanner Koziol – Houston<\/p>\n

Crazy frame at 6-foot-7 and a surprisingly good athlete for all that length. Nice developmental prospect.<\/p>\n

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