One of the biggest factors in why the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to struggle with getting over the playoff hump is because of a failed 2020 NFL draft. And when we say failed, yes we include the 2019 trade that cost the Steelers a first-round pick in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that the 2026 NFL draft in the city will be held from Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25.

On March 4, the legal tampering period will start in the NFL when teams can begin negotiations with potential free agents. Official free agency begins on March 12 and this will be a flurry of activity set in motion from the week before.

First off, let me say the Pittsburgh Steelers do need a cornerback. So in that sense, the pick from NFL draft writer Kyle Crabbs at The 33rd Team does fit with one of the Steelers needs. However, when you look over Crabbs' new mock draft in full,

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly stuck in quarterback purgatory, and there does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The free agent market is very low on talent at the position, and the 2025 NFL Draft class may be even worse in that regard.