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.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers go on the clock in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night, they should have a wide variety of players at a variety of positions to pick from. We ran several dozen simulations to get a feel for which players are most likely to be on the board with the No.

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,