The Steelers are stuck in a tough spot ahead of the 2021 campaign, as they are hoping to make one more run with veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but a rebuild seems to be on the horizon. What approach will Pittsburgh take as it enters this year’s NFL Draft armed with eight total picks?
Here’s a look at the Steelers’ picks in the 2021 NFL Draft:
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Steelers draft picks 2021: When does Pittsburgh pick?
Round 1, Pick No. 24: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama Round 2, Pick No. 55: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State Round 3, Pick No. 87: Kendrick Green, G/C, Illinois Round 4, Pick No. 128: Dan Moore Jr. , OT, Texas A&M Round 4, Pick No. 140: Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M Round 4, Pick No. 156: Isaiahh Loudermilk, EDGE, Wisconsin Round 6, Pick No. 216: Quincy Roche, EDGE, Miami Round 7, Pick No. 245: Tre Norwood, CB, Oklahoma Round 7, Pick No. 254: Pressley Harvin, P, Georgia Tech
Steelers 2021 NFL Draft order
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Steelers NFL Draft needs
Running back: The debate will rage on as to whether the Steelers should spend a first-round pick on a running back such as Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne. Pittsburgh could certainly use an upgrade in the backfield, but it’s unclear if that is the team’s top priority. Offensive line: With Maurkice Pouncey now retired, the Steelers could take a young center early in the draft. They would also be wise to bring in another tackle. Linebacker: Because it wouldn’t be a real NFL Draft if the Steelers didn’t select a linebacker at some point.
Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft 2021
Here are the latest 2021 NFL Draft projections for the Steelers, according to Vinnie Iyer’s seven-round mock draft:
