NFL Draft Expert Predicts Six Steelers Picks In Seven-Round Mock

The Steelers have a handful of needs entering the 2025 NFL Draft, and one expert believes they’ll lean heavy into offense.

ESPN NFL draft expert Matt Miller on Wednesday released a seven-round mock draft and predicted Pittsburgh would use five of its six picks on the offensive side.

The Steelers, who traded their second-rounder to the Seattle Seahawks for DK Metcalf, have one pick in each of the other six rounds.

Here are the players Miller mocked to the Steelers, including insight on those who were selected in the first three rounds:

Round 1, 21st overall: Azareye’h Thomas, CB
“It’s no secret the Steelers need a quarterback for both the short- and long-term, but I expect them to add a veteran before the draft instead of over drafting for a passer like they did with Kenny Pickett in 2022,” Miller wrote. “Instead, I have them picking a foundational defensive player to help compensate for an aging roster and missed draft picks.”

Round 3, 83rd overall: Jalen Milroe, QB
“With the expectation that Pittsburgh will eventually sign Aaron Rodgers, Milroe would get at least a season to redshirt and work on his mechanics to maximize his rare physical traits.”

Round 4, 123rd overall: Cam Skattebo, RB
Round 5, 156th overall: Hollin Pierce, OT
Round 6, 185th overall: Jordan Watkins, WR
Round 7, 229th overall: Donovan Edwards, RB

Other draft analysts believe the Steelers could target a quarterback with their first-round pick, but Miller isn’t alone with his thoughts on the running back position. Pittsburgh watched Najee Harris sign with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, after all.