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Steelers End 2026 Draft With 10 New Faces, Leaning Into an Offense-Forward Class

The Steelers closed the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 new players after three trades, arriving from an original 12 picks. The class is offense-forward, led by first-round tackle Max Iheanachor, second-round wideout Germie Bernard, and third-round quarterback Drew Allar. Pittsburgh also added Daylen Everette (CB), Gennings Dunker (OL), Kaden Wetjen (WR/returner), Riley Nowakowski (FB/TE), Gabriel Rubio (DT), Robert Spears-Jennings (S), and Eli Heidenreich (RB). Analysts view several selections as potential steals and expect the group to bolster the Steelers’ offense and depth in the short and long term.

via Steelers Depot|

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Steelers Accused of Baiting Teams to Trade Up for Iheanachor

The Steelers drafted tackle Max Iheanachor at 21 after the Eagles jumped ahead to take Makai Lemon, prompting talk that Pittsburgh was baiting teams to trade up. Analysts note the move addresses-line concerns amid Seumalo's departure and Jones' health questions, and some believe Iheanachor could start early, while fans remain hopeful the pick pays off.

via Steeler Nation|

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Steelers Draft Max Iheanachor, Gruden Proposes Guard Move for Fautanu

The Steelers drafted Max Iheanachor, a tall Arizona State offensive tackle, with their first-round pick, creating a positional puzzle for the line. Gruden suggested moving Troy Fautanu to guard and starting Iheanachor at right tackle, but Pittsburgh may keep both at tackle this year due to Broderick Jones’ uncertain status and Seumalo’s departure. A guard replacement is still needed, likely addressed later in the draft, while the team weighs development and stability for the group.

via Steelers Depot|

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Steelers land mammoth OT Max Iheanachor to bolster line on Day 1 of 2026 Draft

In Pittsburgh, the Steelers used the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select OT Max Iheanachor, a 6'6", 321-pound lineman who played soccer and basketball in high school, adding needed size to an offensive line dealing with Broderick Jones’ neck surgery; coach Mike McCarthy called Iheanachor a great addition with versatile potential as Pittsburgh aims to bolster its depth up front.

via Steelers.com|

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Steelers Invest in Upside at OT with Max Iheanachor

Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor was the Steelers’ first‑round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and early grades from outlets like CBS Sports, The Athletic, SI, Yahoo, PFF, and Bleacher Report skew toward upside—B+ to A—with many calling him raw but possessing elite athletic traits, size, and development potential; the main questions are how quickly he can help, what side he’ll play (right vs. left), and how he fits behind a young line as Broderick Jones recovers from a neck injury.

via Steelers Depot|

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Steelers Roll the Dice on Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in 2026 Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Iheanachor is a raw, high-upside tackle with ideal size and athleticism who could develop into a starting bookend for Pittsburgh, though he isn’t expected to contribute immediately. The Nigeria-born former JUCO standout brings a unique path and impressive Senior Bowl performance, but his technique and run blocking need refinement as he transitions to pro play and potential early roles at left guard or left tackle.

via Steelers Depot|

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Steelers land ASU tackle Max Iheanachor with 21st overall pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Iheanachor started 31 of 32 games at ASU, did not allow a sack in his senior season, earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors in 2025, and brings a JUCO background from East Los Angeles College. He expressed excitement to join a young Steelers offensive line and compete, with coach Mike McCarthy praising his work ethic and potential.

via Steelers.com|

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Patriots' bold 2026 mock draft targets OT, TE, and a post-June AJ Brown swing

In this final Patriots mock draft, New England moves up in Round 1 to acquire OT Max Iheanachor and again in Round 2 to land TE Eli Stowers, followed by Day 3 selections at edge/OL with Jaishawn Barham, Jeremiah Wright, Red Murdock, George Gumbs Jr, Dalton Johnson, C.J. Daniels and Brett Thorson. The piece also adds a caveat of a post-June 1 trade to obtain A.J. Brown from Philadelphia, sending a 2027 second and a 2028 fourth in this scenario.

via Pats Pulpit|

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Steelers Stand Pat at 21, Target Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor in McShay Mock

Todd McShay’s final mock has the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21 selecting Max Iheanachor, the sixth offensive tackle off the board from Arizona State, as a high-upside but risky option given his late start in football and projection as a right tackle. The piece notes Broderick Jones’ neck injury news heightening the tackle need and explains why the board could shift toward receivers like Makai Lemon or tight ends like Kenyon Sadiq, while suggesting Pittsburgh could alternatively move up for players such as Monroe Freeling or Spencer Fano. Overall, Iheanachor represents a potential reach at 21, with Lemon/Sadiq/Tate on the radar if Pittsburgh chooses differently.

via Steelers Depot|

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Patriots Draft Buzz: A.J. Brown Trade Talks, OT Targets, and Down-First Round Trends

The Patriots’ 31st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft sits at the center of a growing rumor tracker, with whispers of targeting Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor, potential moves like trading a future first-round pick to land A.J. Brown, ongoing chatter about WR Kayshon Boutte, and broader trends of teams trading down in the first round; other noted interests include TE Eli Stowers, OT Blake Miller, and LB Trey Moore, with the Patriots’ draft-meetings tracker a key resource for staying updated.

via Pats Pulpit|

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Eagles Look to Max Iheanachor as Lane Johnson’s Long-Term Replacement

The piece argues Philadelphia should draft Max Iheanachor, a 321-pound Arizona State OT with elite athletic traits, as the successor to Lane Johnson. It frames Iheanachor as a high-upside, rapid-developer whose profile fits the Eagles’ trench-focused, development-first blueprint and could offer cap flexibility by pairing a rookie deal with Johnson’s impending big salary, all while maintaining the team’s championship window.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

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Patriots brace for a thin 2026 draft, prioritizing evaluation over splash picks

The Patriots expect the 2026 NFL Draft to be historically weak and are approaching it with cautious scouting and potential roster moves, weighing development and strategic choices over early, high-profile selections; Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor was seen at a Patriots Pro Day meeting with Mike Vrabel as part of the evaluation.

via Boston Herald|

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Panthers Spotlight Five Senior Bowl Prospects Ahead of the 2026 Draft

Panthers fans should watch five Senior Bowl participants—KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M), Jalon Kilgore (S, South Carolina), Jude Bowry (OT, Boston College), Kyle Louis (LB, Pittsburgh), and Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)—as Mobile kicks off the 2026 draft season, with their performances shaping impressions of Panthers’ future draft priorities and potential Day 2/3 targets.

via Panthers.com|

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