When it comes to the NFL draft, different teams and general managers have different philosophies in their approach to team building. The Baltimore Ravens, for example, seem to be a team that always takes the best player available, with the idea that the most amount of talent on the roster will prevail in the end. Others will consistently draft for team needs to make sure they are filling holes in the most immediate way possible, but that can sometimes lead to reaching for lesser talents depending on the way the board breaks.
During the 2024 NFL Draft, the Steelers were fortunate to be able to get the best of both worlds with players rated high on their board at positions of need.