Steelers Projected 2026 Draft Picks

[tbsteel]

1st

2nd

3rd
3rd (Trade)
3rd (Compensatory for Dan Moore)

3rd or 4th (Compensatory for Fields)
4th

5th
5th (Compensatory for Wilson)

6th
6th (Compensatory for James Daniels)

7th

****

So, 12 picks total.

With Fields, he is a borderline 3rd or 4th round compensatory value. It depends on snap counts and reaching incentives. I think there’s a good chance if he starts most of the year that we get a 3rd rather than a fourth. Wilson also has the potential to get up to a third if he plays and wins (i.e. reaches incentives).

If you are rooting for anything more than a 4 or 5 win tank season next year you are a damned fool. This is the organizational reset and reboot we have needed for years. Hopefully that also involves a new head coach but I’m trying not to be that greedy this morning.

[CoolShades]

1st

2nd

3rd
3rd (Trade)
3rd (Compensatory for Dan Moore)

3rd or 4th (Compensatory for Fields)
4th

5th
5th (Compensatory for Wilson)

6th
6th (Compensatory for James Daniels)

7th

****

So, 12 picks total.

With Fields, he is a borderline 3rd or 4th round compensatory value. It depends on snap counts and reaching incentives. I think there’s a good chance if he starts most of the year that we get a 3rd rather than a fourth. Wilson also has the potential to get up to a third if he plays and wins (i.e. reaches incentives).

If you are rooting for anything more than a 4 or 5 win tank season next year you are a damned fool. This is the organizational reset and reboot we have needed for years. Hopefully that also involves a new head coach but I’m trying not to be that greedy this morning.

This reboot only works with a new HC.

If you don’t want to be that greedy, I’ll do it. I won’t root for this team to win until THE FRAUD is gone. I’ll throw in Scam Heyward and his baby brother too. Let’s start cleaning the mediocre mentality out of the locker room. If TJ can’t handle not playing for his hero, then he can go too. Start trading for draft picks.

Let’s pray for a massive team implosion and the death of NHALS in 2025.

[Steeldrama]

I’m with Timmay

Stockpiling picks meaningless without a new head coach and an organizational reset

No way in hell Tomlin and this current regime can be left to choose the next quarterback

And Speaking of draft picks

Way to leave on a high note Colbert

Steelers 2022 draft class

Kenny Pickett (QB)
George Pickens (WR)
DeMarvin Leal (DE),
Calvin Austin III (WR)
Connor Heyward (TE/FB)
Mark Robinson (LB)
Chris Oladokun (QB)

That’s beyond embarrassing

[gojira5150]

1st

2nd

3rd
3rd (Trade)
3rd (Compensatory for Dan Moore)

3rd or 4th (Compensatory for Fields)
4th

5th
5th (Compensatory for Wilson)

6th
6th (Compensatory for James Daniels)

7th

****

So, 12 picks total.

With Fields, he is a borderline 3rd or 4th round compensatory value. It depends on snap counts and reaching incentives. I think there’s a good chance if he starts most of the year that we get a 3rd rather than a fourth. Wilson also has the potential to get up to a third if he plays and wins (i.e. reaches incentives).

If you are rooting for anything more than a 4 or 5 win tank season next year you are a damned fool. This is the organizational reset and reboot we have needed for years. Hopefully that also involves a new head coach but I’m trying not to be that greedy this morning.

This reboot only works with a new HC.

If you don’t want to be that greedy, I’ll do it. I won’t root for this team to win until THE FRAUD is gone. I’ll throw in Scam Heyward and his baby brother too. Let’s start cleaning the mediocre mentality out of the locker room. If TJ can’t handle not playing for his hero, then he can go too. Start trading for draft picks.

Let’s pray for a massive team implosion and the death of NHALS in 2025.

Exactly how I feel. Blow it up. Trade those dudes and start drafting young fast dudes like Chiefs did. Should've traded Jibba for multiple picks

[Dan Smith--BYU]

At this point its 1984 and we're talking about who David Sterling will draft for the Clippers to compete with the Lakers and Celtics.

It won't matter, Art is the anti King Midas, it will turn to shit.

[LakecrestSteeler]

I’m with Timmay

Stockpiling picks meaningless without a new head coach and an organizational reset

No way in hell Tomlin and this current regime can be left to choose the next quarterback

And Speaking of draft picks

Way to leave on a high note Colbert

Steelers 2022 draft class

Kenny Pickett (QB)
George Pickens (WR)
DeMarvin Leal (DE),
Calvin Austin III (WR)
Connor Heyward (TE/FB)
Mark Robinson (LB)
Chris Oladokun (QB)

That’s beyond embarrassing

Might as well add 2021 to the list for your argument…not much better:
Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL Draft Picks:

Round 1: No. 24 - Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Round 2: No. 55 – Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
Round 3: No. 87 - Kendrick Green, G, Illinois
Round 4: No. 128 - Dan Moore Jr., OT, Texas A&M
Round 4: No. 140 - Buddy Johnson, ILB, Texas A&M
Round 5: No. 156 (From DAL through PHI and MIA) - Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT, Wisconsin
Round 6: No. 216 - Quincy Roche, LB, Miami
Round 7: No. 245 - Tre Norwood, CB, Oklahoma
Round 7: No. 254 - Pressley Harvin III, P, Georgia Tech

[Steelafan77]

Quick search this morning for teams actively looking at QB as top need going into 2026 you might have guessed are:

“Cleveland Browns: They have been rumored to be in a position to trade up for a QB in the top 10, potentially drafting a player like Cade Klubnik.
New York Jets: They are currently starting a new head coach and have Justin Fields at QB, but may still be looking for a long-term franchise QB.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams are another team that is actively pursuing a QB in the 2026 draft.
Carolina Panthers: They are another team that has been speculated to be drafting a QB in the top 10.
Indianapolis Colts: The Colts could also be a team looking to draft a QB.
Pittsburgh Steelers: They are another team that has been speculated to be drafting a QB in the top 10. “

This list as a starting point it looks bad for Pittsburgh simply because every team listed in front of them all had better draft positions this year.

Obviously, this factor makes drafting a QB problematic Absolutely.

If next season unfolds similarly the Steelers will have to spend premium draft capital to move into a favorable draft position.

Even with the projected comp picks, the extra 3rd from the Pickens trade it would be ugly IMO.

Not to mention there very well can be the dark horse team secretly looking to draft a QB that no one is talking about. Surprise!

The teams embrace to status quo for mediocrity does help but won’t make the difference in this case.

That said, I think [can’t believe I’m writing this] rooting for the “tank the season” is growing on me as a possible solution.

Obviously, it’s still very early and we have to be patient and wait until this season ends. Lot can happen hopefully favorably.

[Steelafan77]

“1st 2nd 3rd 3rd (Trade) 3rd (Compensatory for Dan Moore) 3rd or 4th (Compensatory for Fields) 4th 5th 5th (Compensatory for Wilson) 6th 6th (Compensatory for James Daniels) 7th **** So, 12 picks total. With Fields, he is a borderline 3rd or 4th round compensatory value.”

Looking like none of these ‘picks’ will become reality. Got what they paid for….

Harris never even got started on the season. Wilson got benched and now Fields is IR’d.

Looks like all those compensatory picks expected are now a figment of imagination.

[tbsteel]

“1st 2nd 3rd 3rd (Trade) 3rd (Compensatory for Dan Moore) 3rd or 4th (Compensatory for Fields) 4th 5th 5th (Compensatory for Wilson) 6th 6th (Compensatory for James Daniels) 7th **** So, 12 picks total. With Fields, he is a borderline 3rd or 4th round compensatory value.”

Looking like none of these ‘picks’ will become reality. Got what they paid for….

Harris never even got started on the season. Wilson got benched and now Fields is IR’d.

Looks like all those compensatory picks expected are now a figment of imagination.

With all due respect, you're dead ass wrong and 95% of the comp pick formula is just a #s game for contracts.

The Steelers will get a 3rd for Dan Moore.

For Fields, they'll get a 4th. There was a possibility of a 3rd as his contract value was right on the border of 3rd or 4th had he played most of the year and played well, but I don't think he hit any bonuses (not surprisingly lol).

For Russell Wilson, I suspect it'll be a 6th instead of a 5th rounder for the same playing time issues as Fields, but he's borderline. They'll get an additional 6th for either James Daniels or Donte Jackson.

Najee didn't count for the formula. His loss was cancelled out by Malik Harrison. We lost 7 players for the comp formula and signed 3 players that qualified for the comp formula = 4 picks we'll get (which is the max you can get in one season).

We'll have 12 picks next year barring trade(s).

[tbsteel]

Look up Nick Korte. He's basically a guru on this stuff and rarely misses.

[Steelafan77]

you're dead ass wrong

Hope so…

Thinking the projected picks will change some.

We’ll see.

[tbsteel]

you're dead ass wrong

Hope so…

Thinking the projected picks will change some.

We’ll see.

https://overthecap.com/compensatory-picks

What part of Korte's analysis do you disagree with?

[Steelafan77]

They’re called ‘projected’ for a reason.

You can go ahead and hold your breath if you like.

[StillerDownSouth]

12 picks could really help turn the roster much younger, especially when paired with the last 3 draft classes that have lots of upside....
2023 Class
Broderick Jones - Work in progress, but showed improvement this year before injury
JPJ - Turning into an elite corner
Benton - Has been a solid starter
Mount Washington - Outlier, finally utilizing his talents
Herbig - Has been outstanding when on the field
Spencer Anderson - Solid contributor this year

2024 Class
Troy Fautanu - Has been excellent this year, which is basically his rookie year
Zack Frazier - Going to be starter at center for next 10 years probably
Roman Wilson - Jury definitely still out
Payton Wilson - Tackling machine, good cover backer, and good on teams
Mason McCormick - Been a solid starter all year
Logan Lee - MEH, but has been a rotational guy on the D-Line some

2025 Class
Harmon - Run defense giving up 100 less yards per game when he plays
Kaleb Johnson - Hard to get on the field when 30 and 14 have been balling
Jack Sawyer - Hasn't sucked when called upon, a offseason in the weight room, could turn into something
Yahya Black - Been pretty solid all year
Will Howard - Unknown
Carson Bruener - Been pretty good on teams
Donte Kent - I/R

If they can hit on 6-7 picks in the 2026 draft, this team will have a nice young nucleus, just need to find their next franchise QB, not sure if that guy will be available in the draft this year, might be wise to trade a couple of picks this year to get more ammo for 2027 draft.

Positions to upgrade:
QB1 - Most likely will either resign Rodgers for another year, or make a play for Cousins, Kyler, Malik Willis, Mac Jones, or something along these lines.
WR - prob need to draft 2 receivers, one in the first 2 rounds
LT - Not sure about Brod, Dillon Cook has looked really good
ILB - Could use a replacement for Queen after next year
S - Ramsey will probably be at safety next year, could see another safety added pretty high
Corner - Pierre has really come on, need to resign him, Echols has been okay in the slot, wouldn't mind drafting one in round 1 or 2

[tbsteel]

you're dead ass wrong

Hope so…

Thinking the projected picks will change some.

We’ll see.

OK me, Nick Korte, and anyone else who actually understands the comp pick formula says we’ll get 4 picks.

Your post above is that we’ll get zero because Fields and Wilson were benched and Najee got hurt and that all of those picks are “a figment of imagination.”

$500 bucks to who is closer? Whaddya say? Man up.

[955876]

No way in hell Tomlin and this current regime can be left to choose the next quarterback

Dummy Dunce thinks the opposite. That his poor Jibba Jabber is a victim of not having a QB.

Will bend over backwards to give Jibbs another.

[955876]

Way to leave on a high note Colbert

Steelers 2022 draft class

Kenny Pickett (QB)
George Pickens (WR)
DeMarvin Leal (DE),
Calvin Austin III (WR)
Connor Heyward (TE/FB)
Mark Robinson (LB)
Chris Oladokun (QB)

That’s beyond embarrassing

Colbert either lost his touch, was mailing it in, or Jibba has far too much say in the draft.

Likely a combo of all three.

[jebrick]

The Fields comp pick is a 4th. I think the Wilson comp pick is a 5th but not sure.

5 picks in the top 100. Crappy QB class on the top end. Decent for IOL( and they need a OG)

[W&M_Steeler]

Way to leave on a high note Colbert

Steelers 2022 draft class

Kenny Pickett (QB)
George Pickens (WR)
DeMarvin Leal (DE),
Calvin Austin III (WR)
Connor Heyward (TE/FB)
Mark Robinson (LB)
Chris Oladokun (QB)

That’s beyond embarrassing

Colbert either lost his touch, was mailing it in, or Jibba has far too much say in the draft.

Likely a combo of all three.

Add in Steelers having an inadequate scouting team / department.

[cop1211]

1.CB
2.DE
3a.WR(non midget)
3b.LG (BAMF wallet carrier)
3c.CB (slot)
3d.DT ( penetrator)
4.WR(fast mofo)
5a.OT(swing)
5b.FS
6a.OLB
6b.DL (fat ass run stuffing NT)
7.RB(Gainwell clone)

Sign a good WR2.

[jebrick]

Way to leave on a high note Colbert

Steelers 2022 draft class

Kenny Pickett (QB)
George Pickens (WR)
DeMarvin Leal (DE),
Calvin Austin III (WR)
Connor Heyward (TE/FB)
Mark Robinson (LB)
Chris Oladokun (QB)

That’s beyond embarrassing

Colbert either lost his touch, was mailing it in, or Jibba has far too much say in the draft.

Likely a combo of all three.

Add in Steelers having an inadequate scouting team / department.

This is part of the fix that Khan/Weidl have been doing. Colbert let the scouting department really fall off

[Steelafan77]

you're dead ass wrong

Hope so…

Thinking the projected picks will change some.

We’ll see.

OK me, Nick Korte, and anyone else who actually understands the comp pick formula says we’ll get 4 picks.

Your post above is that we’ll get zero because Fields and Wilson were benched and Najee got hurt and that all of those picks are “a figment of imagination.”

$500 bucks to who is closer? Whaddya say? Man up.

My Thinking is the ‘projected’ picks likely are not slotted where originally ‘projected’.

[tbsteel]

Looks like all those compensatory picks expected are now a figment of imagination.

Lol okay bud.

[jebrick]

Hope so…

Thinking the projected picks will change some.

We’ll see.

OK me, Nick Korte, and anyone else who actually understands the comp pick formula says we’ll get 4 picks.

Your post above is that we’ll get zero because Fields and Wilson were benched and Najee got hurt and that all of those picks are “a figment of imagination.”

$500 bucks to who is closer? Whaddya say? Man up.

My Thinking is the ‘projected’ picks likely are not slotted where originally ‘projected’.

I remember that Fields got enough starts to get the Steelers a 4th round comp. The people the figure these the comp picks can be pretty good.

Tankathon is pretty good at predicting the comps

https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/full_draft

right now they have them at a 3rd, 4th and 2x6th

[Steel Bingo]

I remember seeing the same note about Justin Fields earlier in the year, too.

Steelers are set to receive a 4th Rd compensatory pick for him signing with the Jets.

[Steelafan77]

Wait and see is where I’m at. As stated in an earlier post I hope I’m dead ass Wrong. Thanks for all the conversation. Happy New Year!