How many picks do the Pittsburgh Steelers have in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here’s a full accounting of the Steelers’ draft capital in 2025, along with descriptions of conditions and potential team needs next offseason.
What Are the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Draft Picks in 2025?
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How Many Picks Do the Steelers Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Heading into Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Steelers have six selections across the seven rounds. They still retain the rights to their own first, third, fourth, and fifth-round selections, with the other two having been obtained via trades.
The Steelers sent their second-round selection to the Seattle Seahawks to acquire D.K. Metcalf. In that deal, they acquired a sixth-round pick that originally belonged to the Chicago Bears while also sending a seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the New Orleans Saints.
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Pittsburgh sent their fifth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams in the trade for Kevin Dotson, which has also netted them a fifth-round pick that they subsequently sent to the New York Jets in exchange for Mike Williams. Their seventh-round pick is now with the Green Bay Packers following an in-season trade for edge rusher Preston Smith in 2024.
The Steelers’ final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft is set to be a seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the Atlanta Falcons. It came to the Steelers via the Philadelphia Eagles in the Kenny Pickett trade prior to last season.
What Are the Steelers’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
- QB, DT, CB, RB, WR
The Pittsburgh Steelers defied expectations last season to earn a playoff spot. However, a fifth straight one-and-done illustrates their hard ceiling. That’s thanks in large part to a 25th-ranked offense, which included the 24th-ranked offensive line.
The Steelers’ biggest need is naturally the quarterback spot. The interminable Aaron Rodgers saga seems destined to end with Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh, providing at least a short-term solution. Still, the 41-year-old could easily be done after a single season, so the Steelers could use one of their early-round picks on a developmental passer as well.
Pittsburgh also has to answer some questions about its skill positions. Jaylen Warren is returning, but Najee Harris’ departure means they need someone to partner with Warren and be their short-yardage back. Trading for DK Metcalf addresses the desperate need at wide receiver, but they could still look to add more depth on Day 3. That’s particularly true if they don’t intend on re-signing George Pickens, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Defensively, the biggest issue is at defensive tackle. Cameron Heyward turns 36 in May, and he doesn’t seem to have a clear successor as a three-down disruptor with Keeanu Benton stalling out. At cornerback, they have a very talented pairing in Darius Slay with Joey Porter Jr. Behind them, the depth chart leaves a lot to be desired.
