Selecting Kent made sense, as CB was an area of concern heading into the seventh round of the draft — but the Steelers' linebacker room boasts incredible starting talent and depth, with LBs Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb, and the newly acquired Malik Harrison leading the way in 2025.

The Steelers may have caught everyone off guard by selecting Iowa DT Yahya Black as quickly as they did — especially with Oregon DT Derrick Harmon serving as the first-round pick. With the 2025 NFL Draft officially over,

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the NFL draft focusing on players that head coach Mike Tomlin said will help the team 'retool' its physicality.