Steelers' Draft: Safety or QB? Top Picks in Sight

On April 4, Pittsburgh Steelers rolling into the 2026 NFL Draft with 12 picks,

eyeing best player available to plug some key holes.

They're not afraid to trade up, and the buzz is, they're surprisingly targeting safety over quarterback or wide receiver spots.

Sources say Caleb Downs from Ohio State tops their list.

He's a superstar who might slip past the top 10 because of his position.

Then there's Dylan Thineman, the 21-year-old speed demon from Oregon.

Climbing boards fast and ripe for a move just outside that top 10.

Range.

This shift shakes up their secondary plans a big time.

They just signed Jacquan Brisker to a one-year starter deal for 2026,

but drafting one of these guys means he's likely out after that.

Season.

Miles Elliott's locked in for two years through 2027, staying at defensive anchor if healthy.

Remember, last time the Steelers traded up for a safety, they landed Hall of Famer Troy Polomalu.

Now, with plenty of picks as ammo, they're chasing that same defensive lightning in a bottle.

All this amps up the excitement around Pittsburgh's future.

Keep eyes peeled for those trade calls come, draft night.

That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.

I'm Cory with the story.