Steelers 7-round mock draft: Can Pittsburgh land its DT of the future?
With 2025 NFL Draft prospects making the most of their pro days, it feels like the perfect time to roll out a new Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft—one built around the idea of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and potential trade fodder wide receiver George Pickens suiting up for the Steel City this season.
With both the quarterback and wide receiver positions seemingly locked in—at least for the short term—the Steelers were free to focus on more pressing needs in the first few rounds of this mock draft.
Round 1, Pick 21: Kenneth Grant, DT — Michigan
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in dire need of a defensive lineman after failing to make a splash signing in free agency, and the ideal prospect falls right into their laps. Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen or Oregon DT Derrick Harmon would be strong options as well, but the Steelers are able to grab arguably the second-best defensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft in Michigan's 6'5", 300-plus lb DT Kenneth Grant.
Round 3, Pick 83: DJ Giddens, RB — Kansas State
Najee Harris' departure—even with the sour grapes he’s displayed since leaving—still stings for the Steelers' 2025 rushing attack. RBs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have flashed greatness at various points in their careers, but Pittsburgh would be wise to bring in competition for a three-way race to the RB1 spot with Kansas State’s DJ Giddens.
Round 4, Pick 123: Will Howard, QB — Ohio State
Despite an abysmal combine performance, QB Will Howard looked great during Ohio State’s College Championship run in 2024. The Steelers would be foolish to pass on an experienced and proven quarterback in the fourth round due to poor testing numbers alone.
Round 5, Pick 156: Quincy Riley, CB — Louisville
The Steelers take a chance on the 5'11", 194 lb, twitched-up CB Quincy Riley—who tallied 15 career interceptions during his collegiate career. His background in track helps boost his value in the athleticism department.
Round 6, Pick 185: Jack Nelson, OT — Wisconsin
Jack Nelson, while definitely a project at the next level, possesses fantastic size and footwork at 6'7", 314 lbs. The Steelers’ loss of Dan Moore Jr. hurt their depth, but the return of Troy Fautanu from injury allows them to push offensive tackle needs to the later rounds with the Nelson selection.
Round 7, Pick 229: Ty Robinson, DL — Nebraska
Ty Robinson is a perfect blend of raw strength, quickness, and size for a seventh-round defensive lineman. The Steelers are in desperate need of power on the defensive line, as evidenced by their late-2024 season struggles to stop the run, and Robinson would at least be given a chance to be part of the solution.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers grab Kenneth Grant, DJ Giddens in new 7-round mock draft
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