Pittsburgh entered the 2025 NFL Draft with an emphasis on restoring depth and toughness across its roster.
Under GM Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin, the draft class was built with a clear philosophy in mind -- physicality and versatility.
While injuries and depth chart realities have kept some players from making a massive statistical impact early, several rookies have already flashed the Steelers’ trademark identity: grit.
Let’s take a closer look at each member of the class and what they’ve shown through the first half of the season.
Taking a close look at the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 draft class
Round 1, Pick 21: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
Harmon was a prototypical Pittsburgh pick -- a big, violent, high-motor defensive lineman who thrives in physical football games.