It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers were intentional about stockpiling 2026 draft capital. Omar Khan admitted that their free agent acquisitions this offseason were made with the comp pick formula in mind, and they also netted a third-round pick in the George Pickens trade. According to various insider reports, the Steelers are all-in on drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh for the first time in the modern era.
While it’s been touted as a potentially strong quarterback class, things can dramatically change in a year’s time.