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Steelers' First NFL Draft Without Mike Tomlin Was Hard to Watch
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Steelers' First NFL Draft Without Mike Tomlin Was Hard to Watch

Pittsburgh Steelers On SI·Noah Strackbein·about 1 month ago
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Draft was disappointing to say the least. The excitement in Pittsburgh heading into the NFL Draft was never higher. The sun seemed to shine brighter, the people seemed to smile bigger, and the optimism was vibrating from person to person. That was, until the 21st pick in the first round. The disappointment of the Steelers' NFL Draft started immediately. After a video emerged of Omar Khan speaking with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon , telling him they were going to draft him, only for Lemon to respond, "Why is Philly calling me?" everyone became critics. — Ross McCorkle (@Ross_McCorkle) April 24, 2026 Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor became the consolation prize. The right tackle is considered a developmental piece with a ton of upside, but is only viewed as a right-side player and not someone a team should expect to walk into his rookie season and start. Pittsburgh has a right tackle named Troy Fautanu. So, now they're moving him?…

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