Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks, grades: NFL draft order, mock drafts, rumors as Derrick Harmon taken 21st (2025)

Fasten your seatbelts, Steelers fans, because the 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a memorable one for Pittsburgh.

For a second straight year, the Steelers completely turned over their quarterback room. Gone are Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, who went a combined 10-8 (including the postseason) as Pittsburgh's starting quarterbacks last year. The Steelers re-signed Mason Rudolph and are hoping that Aaron Rodgers decides to join them sometime this spring/summer.

With Rodgers still unsigned, the Steelers may be compelled to draft a quarterback, although they have more pressing needs on their roster. But it'll be interesting to see what Steelers general manager Omar Khan does if one of the draft's top-rated quarterbacks falls into their lap at some point during the draft.

On Thursday night, Pittsburgh selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. The pick made plenty of sense as the Steelers needed to strengthen their defensive line after giving up 299 yards on the ground during January's wild-card playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers' only Day 2 pick was used to select Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who in 2024 led the Big Ten with 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground. Johnson was drafted to help replace Najee Harris, who signed with the Chargers during free agency.

To keep you locked in on where the team stands, where they are picking, and who they are currently mocked to select, check out our full draft hub below.

The 2025 NFL Draft wraps up Saturday with rounds 4-7 from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Join us forlive 2025 NFL Draft analysisfrom CBS Sports and an updatingNFL Draft tracker.Also check out Pete Prisco'sNFL Draft grades for every first-round pickand subscribe to the"With the First Pick"podcast for nightly recaps, winners and losers and more.

Pittsburgh Steelers team needs

Team needs: DT, RB, QB, WR, CB
Notable additions: WR DK Metcalf, QB Mason Rudolph, RB Kenneth Gainwell, CB Darius Slay, NB Brandin Echols, LB Malik Harrison, S Juan Thornhill
Notable losses: RB Najee Harris, QB Justin Fields, QB Russell Wilson, OT Dan Moore Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 draft picks

Overall selections: 7