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• Friday Night Happy Hour: Future Hall of Famers edition

  12-04-2025 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
  T.J. Watt drama is the newest bit of speculation ahead of the draft. What are the odds that the Steelers actually move on from Watt? And if so, what should the asking price be in a trade?What about George Pickens? What are the odds the Steelers move on from Pickens this year, and what should Pittsburgh want in return?Switching gears to the draft, I was looking at this article earlier this week and discove
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Jalen Milroe (Quarterback, Alabama)

  24-04-2025 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images The definitive boom or bust prospect in this year’s draft.Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  Could Jalen Milroe be the best realistic option at quarterback for the Steelers in this year’
  
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• How to watch Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft

  24-04-2025 06:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Tune in to watch the black and gold make their first-round selection... Alas, the 2025 NFL Draft is here, and the top-selecting teams are officially on the clock. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, a decision at the 21st overall pick looms. With needs at QB, DT, WR, CB, RB, and more, making a strong decision in round one may be paramount.Via a handful of mock drafts and rumors, it appears Pittsburgh is interested in a group of players. This includes quarterbacks Jaxs
  
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• Breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers projected depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

  24-04-2025 04:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A pre-draft projection of the black and gold’s 2025 53-man roster... The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the 2025 NFL Draft with several glaring needs, including quarterback, running back and defensive line — far more glaring needs than it felt like Pittsburgh had last year approaching the draft. But alas, under GM Omar Khan, there have been some solid values identified in the later rounds of the draft that have paid off as immedia
  
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• Final 2025 Mock Draft, Draft Eve Open Thread

  24-04-2025 00:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let us know what you are hearing concerning the Black and GoldLet’s shake it up a bit. I’m riding with Mason Rudolph as my starter in 2025. Not fielding calls from Rodgers or his agent any longer, and while I may draft a QB later, I won’t be drafting Sanders again at 21. The Eagles, as always, are making moves and make a trade with Pittsburgh and select Walter Nolen. Steelers get 32, 64, and swap third-rounders in 2025Round
  
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• Schultz: Steelers have ‘taken and made calls’ about trading George Pickens

  23-04-2025 20:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers could be trading Pickens as soon as this weekend. The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most intriguing teams in the league. Will they draft Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Or perhaps they make a move for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. However, it is the trade of a star receiver that the Steelers could execute that people should pay attention to.
  According to Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Steelers are activel
  
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• Steelers 7-Round Mock Draft: Pairing Aaron Rodgers with Shedeur Sanders ... or not

  23-04-2025 19:29 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Scroll down to the comments and let us know what you think!As we all know, there was a time when Mike Tomlin’s historical consistency (“He’s never had a losing season!”) was seen as his ticket to Canton.Now, after four straight “meh” seasons and three first-round playoff ejections, the mood seems to be, “He’s never had a losing season, but so what?”
  Fair enough. The clear sticking point since Ben Roethlisberger&rsqu
  
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• Russini: Steelers could be involved in Kirk Cousins trade

  23-04-2025 17:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Steelers could be looking at Kirk Cousins The Pittsburgh Steelers have been sitting in the waiting room of Aaron Rodgers for over a month now. And with it now being the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft, one would wonder how much longer they’ll realistically continue to wait. Should they decide to say “thanks but no thanks” to the four-time MVP, they could turn their attention to another Pro Bowl quarterback.
  Per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, t
  
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• Steelers Read & React: Draft’s Eve Extravaganza

  23-04-2025 17:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The NFL Draft is tomorrow. Bickley and Parish put a bow on this draft cycle by ranking the Steelers pre-draft visitors, plant their flag for some of their favorite prospects, and close it out with dueling mock drafts.After several months of putting our noses to the grindstone, it’s hard to believe that the NFL draft is almost upon us. Tomorrow is the opening night of the draft and, barring a trade back, we should finally get to learn whic
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Donovan McMillon (Safety, Pitt)

  23-04-2025 15:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images A local prospect at safety could be on the Steelers’ radar in the later rounds.Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  The Steelers have shown some interest in the 2025 safety class. But what if they
  
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• Steelers Mock Draft: Bailey final mock

  23-04-2025 13:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images The final Steelers mock of 2025 We’ve finally made it to the end of the 2025 mock draft cycle - I could cry with happiness.
  With the NFL Draft just one day away, these are my final projections for what the Steelers will do over the next three days.
  Round 1, Pick 21: TRADE
  Kansas City Chiefs receive: Pick 21, 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 156)
  Pittsburgh Steelers receive: Pick 31, 2025 second-round pick (No. 63)Moving up 10 spots is no small jump, so the Steel
  
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• Steelers RB Jaylen Warren signs RFA tender

  22-04-2025 22:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers RB has signed his tender The Pittsburgh Steelers will now officially have Jaylen Warren ready and set for 2025. The former undrafted free agent signing out of Oklahoma State signed his one-year restricted free agent tender on Tuesday, the team announced. Warren will be taking on the role of Pittsburgh’s starting running back now that Najee Harris is in Los Angeles with the Chargers.
  RB Jaylen Warren has signed a one-year restrict
  
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• Steelers GM Omar Khan hints at Pittsburgh drafting a QB

  22-04-2025 16:50 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  The Steelers are very likely taking a quarterback The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 NFL Draft with six draft picks - their second-round pick being sent to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for wide receiver DK Metcalf. Head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan held their yearly pre-draft press conference, and Khan led things off by all but guaranteeing the Steelers will take a quarterback at some point in this year’s draft.
  “[I know] you guys are going to ask about th
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Jared Harrison-Hunte (Defensive line, SMU)

  22-04-2025 16:21 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another Steelers top-30 visit on the defensive line...Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  If the Steelers want to draft a defensive lineman on Day 3, SMU’s Jared Harri
  
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• What time will the Steelers make their first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft?

  22-04-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images A rough estimate of when to tune in. The 2025 NFL Draft order is set, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to pick 21st overall following yet another winning season (10-7) under Head Coach Mike Tomlin.
  Approaching draft day, the Steelers are favored on FanDuel Sportsbook to select a defensive lineman or edge rusher with their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at +180 odds, followed by quarterback at +230, running back (+600), offensive line (+650), cornerback (+65
  
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• Steelers Mock Draft 2025: Nicastro’s final 7-round mock draft

  22-04-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s time to put my money where my mouth is! Welcome to the big show! After months of preparation, film study, and pretending like I have any idea what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do, we’ve finally reached 2025 NFL Draft week. Every draft is defining, but this feels a bit different because Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin have somehow yet to figure out the quarterback position. Could that finally change?I wanted to predict a trade down in the
  
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• Can you guess this Steelers DB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

  22-04-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Think you can figure out which Steelers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Steelers fans! We’re back for another day of the Behind the Steel Curtain in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.
  Today’s Behind the Steel Curtain in-5 gameIf you can’t see the game due to Apple N
  
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• 3 potential Steelers 2025 NFL Draft day shockers 

  21-04-2025 22:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images How will the Steelers navigate the quarterback position? Before each NFL draft, we hear the same thing repeated over and over — “This is the least predictable draft of all time!”I disagree with that statement this year.The first handful of picks seem pretty set in stone, with the only wild card potentially being Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. It’s a good segue because the real intrigue for me is where the signal-callers will go. I think we ca
  
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• Parish’s 2025 NFL Draft Gems: Defensive Linemen

  21-04-2025 22:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images The Steelers are expected to take at least one defensive lineman in this draft. Whether they’re patient or choose to double dip, these are some players to watch.During the 2024 NFL Draft, Ryan Parish debuted his list of “Bargain” NFL prospects the Steelers could target at positions of need. Now, Ryan’s series is back to once again highlight some of the lesser-known players in this year’s class. This series is not meant to pred
  
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• Cam Heyward hosting live episode of ‘Not Just Football’ from NFL Draft

  21-04-2025 19:05 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Steelers star is hosting a live episode of his podcast from Green Bay Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is hosting a live episode of his podcast Not Just Football, from Green Bay at the NFL Draft, which was announced in a statement by Vox Media.
  “You’re invited to a special recording of Not Just Football with Pittsburgh Steelers team captain Cam Heyward and his best friend of 20 years Hayden Walsh, live from Green Bay. Peek behin
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Justin Walley (Cornerback, Minnesota)

  21-04-2025 19:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A versatile cornerback option for the Steelers.Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  Could Justin Walley be the Steelers’ answer at slot cornerback for 2025?The basics on Justin Walley
  Positio
  
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• Schefter: ‘All options on table’ for Steelers if Shedeur Sanders begins to slip

  21-04-2025 16:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images The Steelers could make things interesting if Sanders falls out of the top 10. The NFL Draft is just three days away, and still, no major trades have taken place involving first-round picks. That will all but certainly change before the end of night one, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a team to watch in terms of trading up for a quarterback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that if Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders begins to slip, Pittsburgh could get
  
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• 3 Potential Steelers Draft Day Shockers 

  20-04-2025 14:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images How will the Steelers navigate the quarterback position? Before each NFL draft, we hear the same thing repeated over and over— “This is the least predictable draft of all time!”I disagree with that statement this year.The first handful of picks seem pretty set in stone, with the only wild card potentially being Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. It’s a good segue because the real intrigue for me is where the signal-callers will go. I think we can
  
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• Saturday Night Open Thread Offseason Week 10: Draft Bored

  19-04-2025 23:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT).
  It’s draft season, and everyone is mocking what the Steelers will be doing. No offense to all you draft nicks, but I’m bored with it. (Literally at a friend’s
  
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• NFL analyst names Steelers most ideal draft pick

  19-04-2025 17:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Steelers end up with the defensive game-wrecker The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and everyone has their thoughts on what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do with their first-round pick at No. 21 overall.
  Moe Moton of Bleacher Report weighed in, and he named Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon as the Steelers’ most ideal selection.
  “Cameron Heyward will turn 36 years old in May,” Moton writes. “The Pit
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Darius Alexander (Defensive line, Toledo)

  19-04-2025 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Scouting another talented defensive lineman in a strong class.Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  Is Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander a sleeper option for the Steelers’ first round pic
  
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• NFL draft profile 2025: Trey Amos (Cornerback, Ole Miss)

  19-04-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Amos should be getting more consideration as the Steelers’ first-round pick.Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
  The Steelers have shown interest in a wide variety of po
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: Community Mock draft Edition

  19-04-2025 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Come in, draft awhile Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
  1. Welcome in, Steelers Nation, for another Friday night. Last week Ryland promoted that we’d be running a community draft tonight. Here’s how things will work. We’ll have at least one run of a 32-team, first-round mock draft. Sign ups our first come first serve. Follow this link to Pro Football Network, find the multiplayer room “BTSC,”
  
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• Mocking the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 draft strategy by tiers

  18-04-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Chris Jones-Imagn Images Strategy by round and position, as well as top-available options for 2025... An integral part of the Steelers’ draft strategy is determining where prospects will likely be drafted, rather than just scouting them in a vacuum. Last year is a good example of this. They could have drafted a center like Graham Barton in the first round but waited until the second and found terrific value with Zach Frazier, who looks the part of a future Pro Bowler.This mock draft (ish)
  
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• Steelers Mock Draft, Parish 3.0: The one where the Steelers take a QB

  17-04-2025 21:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images While we may not recommend it, there’s enough smoke around the Steelers taking a QB to check on how it could play out.We’re just one week away from draft night, and the Steelers have been hiding their cards well thus far. What we do know is they’ve been doing their homework on a number of positions, including quarterback.In a previous mock draft, I explained that I like using mock drafts as a tool. They can help us familiarize ourselves with the draft bo
  
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