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Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
B+
ValueA+
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The steal of the weekend belongs to the Steelers and Barron: B+. Somewhere a general manager is explaining how Jahdae Barron got past him. The Steelers do not have to explain a thing at the 237th overall pick.
Leaving edge rusher unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. Quarterback was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
Value over need was the throughline, for better and worse.
Good work on the whole, with edge rusher the one box left unchecked.
Pick Analysis
Pick26
Rnd1
Travis Hunter
In Round 1, Pick 26 they get a press-man option on the boundary at a price that makes it sweeter.
Pick59
Rnd2
Ashton Jeanty
A running back of that caliber at pick 59 is the definition of value, full stop. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick90
Rnd3
Cam Ward
Cam Ward at the Round 3 slot is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick128
Rnd4
Tre Harris
Tre Harris in the 128th overall pick is a gift, value that borders on unfair. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick154
Rnd5
Walter Nolen
Walter Nolen in the 154th pick is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick227
Rnd7
Wyatt Milum
You do not let an offensive lineman like Wyatt Milum reach No. 227 and blink. They did not. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick237
Rnd7
Jahdae Barron
The board fumbled Jahdae Barron all the way to slot 237, and they scooped it up. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.







