The Steelers currently hold the No. 21 overall pick in the draft. The last time the Steelers picked 21st overall was all the way back in 1990. They selected tight end Eric Green out of Liberty. Green had 362 career receptions and 36 receiving touchdowns over 120 games and 10 total NFL seasons. Green played his first five with the Steelers.

Over the course of the last five NFL drafts, it has been a mixed bag for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Athletic ranked all 32 teams by their ability to draft talent over the last five drafts and like with most things releated to the Steelers, the results were good but not great.

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t traditionally been known for headline-grabbing moves or high-risk decisions. However, 2025 has brought a noticeable shift. With a front office finally showing a more aggressive hand,