Solak: Steelers Must Inject Youth on Defense and Add a Developmental QB in 2026 Draft

ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak outlines a three-part plan for the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft: infuse youth into the secondary and defensive line with multiple picks, double-dip at those positions given Pittsburgh’s 12 selections, and add a developmental quarterback to the roster (options include Ty Simpson or Garrett Nussmeier) to prepare for life after Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers’ status unresolved and internal optimism about Will Howard, the plan emphasizes long-term roster health and future depth over quick fixes.