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BTSC’s final 2026 NFL Draft positional ranks (Defense)
The NFL Draft is almost here! Whether you’re doing some last-minute cramming before the draft or using these ranks to follow along over the first two days of the draft, we’ve got you covered. Below are our positional rankings on defense from our three draft experts, Joey Bray, Ryland Bickley, and Ryan Parish. You can […]
Steelers mock draft: Bailey final 7-round mock
I’ll spare the long introduction. You know what a mock draft is. This is the last one. Let’s do it. Trade The Rams currently hold picks No. 13, 61, and 93 in the first three rounds. After that, they don’t have another pick until No. 207. The Steelers send them third, fourth, and fifth-round picks […]
Trust the Board — Episode 010: Final pre-draft mocks
The draft is tomorrow night! Get ready with one last first-round mock draft and a full seven-round mock draft. Joey and Ryan invite special guest Ryland Bickley to help us, and the trio discusses some of their favorite players and storylines from this year’s draft cycle.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy hints at personnel changes on defensive line
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their voluntary mini-camp ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which marks the first time they’ve taken the field in the Mike McCarthy era. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, McCarthy discussed the importance of having flexibility on both sides of the ball. “With 17 games, you see it heightened every […]
Mike McCarthy, Steelers planning larger role for WR DK Metcalf
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the early phases of their offseason program, with a voluntary mini-camp taking place this week just ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. There is plenty to focus in on in terms of the Steelers’ current roster ahead of the draft, like what new head coach Mike McCarthy will do to […]
Steelers mock draft: Nicastro final 7-round mock
The intrigue surrounding the Steelers in this year’s NFL Draft feels different – and not just because the event is coming to their doorstep. For the first time, the franchise enters draft weekend under the direction of Mike McCarthy, ushering a new voice, and potentially a new identity. With 12 total selections, including multiple picks […]
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin lands major broadcast job
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers this past January off the heels of a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. The loss extended the Steelers’ streak of seasons without a playoff win to nine, and proved to be the end of the road for the […]
BTSC’s final 2026 NFL Draft positional ranks (Offense)
The NFL Draft is almost here! Whether you’re doing some last-minute cramming before the draft or using these ranks to follow along over the first two days of the draft, we’ve got you covered. Below are our positional rankings on offense from our three draft experts, Joey Bray, Ryland Bickley, and Ryan Parish. We’ll post […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Olaivavega Ioane (Offensive guard, Penn State)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane feels a lot like Oregon’s […]
Let’s talk Steelers: What do you make of PIT’s pre-draft visits?
The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and predictions are flying in fast from everyone who cares about the NFL. While it feels like the Steelers’ draft plans are more ambiguous than in recent years, followers of the team know to play close attention to the team’s allotted pre-draft visits to get an […]
Steelers GM Omar Khan not a fan of new NFL Draft rules
Pittsburgh takes center stage for the NFL world on Thursday as the draft officially begins on the North Shore. The Steelers own the No. 21 pick for the second consecutive year and could be looking to make a splash in front of their home crowd. Wide receiver, guard, and tackle are three of the biggest […]
Cam Heyward live podcast event from Pittsburgh during 2026 NFL Draft weekend
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward isn’t just a great player on the field and a humanitarian off it, he also has his own podcast! Like Behind The Steel Curtain, Heyward’s podcast is part of the Vox Media company. As part of that corporate synergy, we’ve got a special offer for BTSC readers to go […]
Steelers GM Omar Khan gives glowing review of USC WR Makai Lemon
There are several directions in which the Pittsburgh Steelers can go when they are on the clock Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft. With Broderick Jones potentially not being ready for training camp due to a neck injury, offensive tackle is a bigger need than it would have been had that […]
Steelers Mock Draft Monday: Head vs Heart edition
The long slog of the NFL Draft cycle is near an end. On Thursday night, we will finally put an end to all the speculation as Pittsburgh hosts one of the most televised and picked-over hiring events known to man. We’ve posted many a mock draft here on BTSC, but it’s been a few weeks […]
Steelers Read & React: Spring Mailbag 2026 Pt. 2
Less than a week remains until the NFL Draft. At this rate, the 2026 season will be here before we realize it. Earlier this month, Ryan and I at Read & React asked for all of your Steelers questions to do a mailbag edition of the column. You guys responded with so many that we […]
Will Howard QB1 for Steelers mini-camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ worse case scenario is becoming reality in front of our eyes. After confidently telling fans that the team won’t be on Aaron Rodgers watch for the entirety of the offseason, as they were in 2025, the four-time MVP won’t be at voluntary mini-camp, and the Steelers won’t know his decision before the […]
Steelers won’t know Aaron Rodgers decision before NFL Draft
All offseason long, Pittsburgh Steelers fans were promised that the Aaron Rodgers saga won’t drag on deep into the summer as it did last year. Team president Art Rooney said he expects a decision before the NFL Draft while at the owner’s meetings last month. However, that will not be happening. According to Ian Rapoport, […]
Steelers get bad news on Broderick Jones’ neck injury
The excitement building in Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL Draft took an unexpected hit Monday, as the Steelers were met with concerning news regarding one of their cornerstone young players. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, offensive tackle Broderick Jones has suffered a setback in his recovery from the neck injury that cut short his 2025 […]
Steelers expected to listen to trade offers for Alex Highsmith
The NFL Draft will begin this Thursday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be one of the must-watch franchises throughout the course of the weekend. With a staggering 12 picks and needs at quarterback, wide receiver, and offensive line, among others, the Steelers will have several consequential picks to make. However, they could be set to […]
Will Howard took pay cut to go from Ohio State to Steelers
Will Howard got to live the dream of every college prospect last April when he heard his name called by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft. What likely wasn’t in his dream, though, was making less money than he did in college. In a recent piece for The Athletic, Howard told David Ubben […]
AFC North adds another star as Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence
The AFC North just added another elite defender, with the Bengals trading for New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday. The trade reportedly includes the Bengals sending their first-round pick — No. 10 overall — in the 2026 draft to New York. Now, Cincinnati’s first pick is scheduled to be […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Draft Punks
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The NFL draft starts on Thursday 4/23, where all 32 teams will try to get harder, better, faster, stronger. This is the point in the offseason where everyone believes their team can change […]
Steelers could look to trade QB Mason Rudolph
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be facing an unexpected shakeup at quarterback — and it may involve a familiar name once again on the move. If the Steelers were forced to release an official depth chart today, Mason Rudolph would likely sit atop it. With Aaron Rodgers still undecided about his future, Rudolph remains the most […]
Steelers DC Patrick Graham reveals linebacker prototype Pittsburgh wants
The Pittsburgh Steelers have 12 picks in next week’s NFL Draft. With the sheer volume of picks they are currently slated to make, Pittsburgh could look to bolster several rooms that need added depth. The linebacker room certainly fits that mold. During his media availability on Friday, new Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talked about […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Last Weekend Before the Draft Edition
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
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