It’s a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following the 2025 campaign, Mike Tomlin—the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach and a presumptive Hall of Famer—stepped down from his role at the vanguard of the Steel Curtain.

The Steelers had 10 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding new faces on both sides of the ball throughout the three days. The team kicked the draft off selecting offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State in the first round with the 21st overall pick.

Here are some of the most common thoughts and storylines surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Draft, and here is why they are overreactions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, using a selection originally acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in the George Pickens trade.

The Steel City has always been awash with running back talent, including two Hall of Famers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry after he suffered a torn ACL during last year’s training camp. Lowry missed all of last season after suffering that injury in August, but he is on track to be back for most of this offseason program.

Former Navy running back Alex Tecza, a lifelong Pittsburgh fan, will attend the Steelers’ rookie minicamp in May.

Will Howard could be in a tough spot in terms of his standing within the Pittsburgh Steelers' organization after they selected Drew Allar in the third round of