It is a coin flip between quarterback and defensive sort out for the most important place of want for the Pittsburgh Steelers within the 2025 NFL draft. Quarterback by default is a extra vital place however by way of impression, the defensive sort out class within the upcoming draft is extra promising.
Here’s a defensive sort out possibility for the Steelers in every spherical of the draft minus the second spherical for the reason that Steelers haven’t got a choose and we do not see them buying and selling into the spherical to pick out one with how deep this group is.
First spherical – Kenneth Grant – Michigan
Grant is a strong younger man and suits the mildew of a contemporary NFL nostril sort out completely.
Third spherical – Omar Norman-Lott – Tennessee
Norman-Lott is a much better participant than his 2024 season confirmed and together with his mixture of energy and leverage, he could possibly be a wonderful pairing with Keeanu Benton’s explosion.
Fourth spherical – JJ Pegues – Ole Miss
Peagues is a strong nostril sort out with sufficient athleticism that he performed fullback and tight finish in school.
Fifth spherical – Cam Horsley – Boston Faculty
Pure two-down run stuffer who performs with a excessive motor and vitality.
Sixth spherical – Nazir Stackhouse – Georgia
Stackhouse will not wow anybody together with his athleticism and cross rush however his energy and skill to anchor on the LSO is nearly as good as any defensive sort out within the league.
Seventh spherical – Thor Griffith – Louisville
Just like Horsley, Griffith is an influence participant with a low middle of gravity and relentless pursuit.