Steelers Draft Picks 2021: When Will Pittsburgh Vote? Full checklist of NFL draft alternatives

After an 11-0 start to the 2020 NFL season, the Steelers appeared to be a top contender in the AFC. Then Pittsburgh finished 1-4 before being knocked off the field by the Browns in the wildcard round.

The Steelers are in a tough spot ahead of the 2021 season as they hope to make another run with veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but rebuilding seems on the horizon. What approach will Pittsburgh take when it enters this year’s NFL Draft with a total of eight picks?

Here’s a look at the Steelers picks in the 2021 NFL draft:

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Steelers Draft Picks 2021: When Will Pittsburgh Vote?

• Round 1, selection No. 24
• Round 2, choice no.55
• Round 3, choice no.87
• Round 4, choice no.128
• Round 4, choice no.140
• Round 6, selection no.216
• Round 7, selection no.245
• Round 7, selection No. 254

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• Back race: The debate will rage over whether the Steelers should make a first choice for a rewind like Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne. Pittsburgh could certainly use an upgrade in the backfield but it’s unclear if that’s the team’s top priority.
• Offensive line: With Maurkice Pouncey now retired, the Steelers could take over a young center early on in the design. You would also be wise to bring in another device.
• Linebacker: Because it wouldn’t be a real NFL draft if the Steelers didn’t pick a linebacker at some point.

Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft 2021

Here are the latest NFL draft projections for 2021 for the Steelers, according to Vinnie Iyer’s seven-round draft: