In some ways, that was the story of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 draft. On more than one occasion during the three-day event, a player who was on Pittsburgh's radar was there for the taking when the Steelers were on the clock.

These sights – and more – are signatures of the NFL Draft, which Pittsburgh is in the early stages of planning for April 23-25 next year. Draft activities are expected to take over Point State Park and the North Shore, connected by the Allegheny River and incorporating iconic Pittsburgh sights like Acrisure Stadium.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in our rear view mirror now and the grades are coming out for each team's selections. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a successful three days by most accounts, and just a day after CBS Sports' Pete Prisco gave the Steelers a C+ for their efforts, NBC Sports' Connor Rogers floated Pittsburgh a B.