The Pittsburgh Steelers have to build a core they can win within the NFL, so they are placing a premium on the NFL Draft. Team president Art Rooney II acknowledged the NFL Draft as a huge way for the team to build in what is a retooling period for the Steelers despite their playoff aspirations.

Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Koby Drake (10) runs the ball against Florida State Seminoles defensive back Azareye’h Thomas (8) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Because according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Steelers may have interest in a reigning college football champion... Steelers could target Will Howard in the

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Outside of two years in Florida, Donovan McMillon spent his entire football career in Pittsburgh. If one draftnik is correct,

It’s a forgone conclusion that the Steelers will draft at least one player at the Senior Bowl. They’ve taken at least one participant in the All-Star Game in every draft since 2007, and there is no reason to think that will change.

If the Browns land Shedeur Sanders in the draft, the Steelers could soon be facing another highly touted quarterback in the AFC North.

Steelers president Art Rooney II gave a glimpse into the preparation that goes into holding such an event in an exclusive interview with Rob King posted on Steelers.com on Monday night. “We had a group that went to the draft in Detroit last year,