Pittsburgh Steelers NFL draft picks 2025: Live round-by-round selections, grades


The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 NFL draft picks are analyzed, highlighting their first-round selection of Derrick Harmon and addressing their ongoing need for a quarterback.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a major need at quarterback entering the 2025 NFL draft, which begins on April 24.

Aaron Rodgers visited Pittsburgh but has not signed a contract, leaving uncertainty under center for a team built to win now.

Pittsburgh added DK Metcalf to boost the offensive skill positions, but there could be more to do across the offensive line.

Here's the Steelers' picks, selections and grades for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 NFL Draft picks

1st Round, No. 21 overall | Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Instant grade: B-plus

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Analysis: Harmon was a productive defensive lineman in college who has some pass-rush ability with solid hand usage. He'll fit well in Pittsburgh. No Shedeur Sanders at No. 21.

3rd Round, No. 83 overall | 

4th Round, No. 123 overall | 

5th Round, No. 156 overall | 

6th Round, No. 185 overall (from Chicago via Seattle) | 

7th Round, No. 229 overall (from Atlanta via Philadelphia) | 

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL draft history, picks, grades

2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

NFL Draft 2025 team-by-team picks, grades

AFC

AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets

AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans

AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers

AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers

NFC

NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders

NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers

NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings

NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks

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