Huge 2026 NFL mock draft update rebuilds Steelers offense
We are a month away from the start of NFL training camps and just after that, the college football season will kick off. So we thought now was the perfect time to update our five-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft. As things stand right now, we have five quarterbacks with a first-round grade and depending how the college season plays out, there should be a potential franchise quarterback on the board when the Steelers pick in the first round.
This time around we utilized the mock draft simulator from Mock Draft Database that utilizes projected compensatory picks and very up to date prospect rankings.
First round - QB Fernando Mendoza - Indiana
The Steelers pick No. 15 overall in this mock and a run on quarterbacks leave them with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. He's not a household name yet but by the time the draft gets here, he should be one of the first four quarterbacks off the board.
Second round - CB Jalon Kilgore - South Carolina
Kilgore has prototypical NFL size and athleticism and showed a ton of growth last season in his coverage technique.
Third round - TE Max Klare - Purdue
We are rooting for Darnell Washington but if tight end becomes a bigger part of the offense, a pick like Klare as a receiving weapon makes a lot of sense.
Third round - WR Nic Anderson - LSU
Anderson is healthy and getting a fresh start at LSU. He is good at everything and has no real glaring weaknesses to his game.
Third round - RB Jonah Coleman - Washington
If Jaylen Warren leaves after the season, the Steelers will need to add a back to go with Kaleb Johnson. Coleman is a powerful, squatty back with impressive balance truly elite vision with sneaky athleticism.
Fourth round - OT Drew Shelton - Penn State
Massive powerfuly run blocker who just overwhelms defenders with his size and power.
Fourth round - S Keon Sabb - Alabama
Exceptional developmental safety who might end up going much sooner than this if he can develop more in coverage
Fifth round - IOL - Febechi Nwaiwu - Oklahoma
Nwaiwu transfered to Oklahoma last season and after he got up to speed, really looked good as the team's starting right tackle. We expect him to make another big jump in 2025 and he could be Isaac Seumalos' replacement.
Fifth round - WR Germie Bernard - Alabama
Alabama is Bernard's third FBS team in four seasons. He's not spectacular in any area but he's found a way to develop as a really reliable possession receiver if he can just have some stability in coaching and scheme.
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