Steelers Broadcast Team Unveils Intriguing 3-Round Mock Draft

The team's analysts made some bold moves, including a significant trade up and surprising second-round pick.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:04am

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' broadcast team of Mike Prisuta, Matt Williamson, and Max Starks collaborated on a three-round mock draft that featured a trade up to select a top guard prospect and some unexpected picks in the later rounds.

Why it matters

The Steelers are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season, and their draft strategy will be closely watched as they aim to rebuild their roster through the 2026 NFL Draft. This mock draft provides an interesting glimpse into how the team's own analysts are thinking about their team's needs and potential moves.

The details

In the first round, the broadcast team traded up from pick No. 21 to No. 11 to select former Penn State guard Vega Ioane, giving up their third-round picks at Nos. 76 and 85 to make the move. In the second round, they opted for Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst over higher-ranked prospects like Alabama's Germie Bernard and Louisville's Chris Bell. Finally, in the third round, they addressed the defensive line by taking Missouri's Chris McClellan.

  • The mock draft was conducted on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Vega Ioane

A highly touted guard prospect from Penn State.

Ted Hurst

A wide receiver from Georgia State.

Chris McClellan

A defensive lineman from the University of Missouri.

Mike Prisuta

A member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' broadcast team.

Matt Williamson

A member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' broadcast team.

Max Starks

A member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' broadcast team.

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What they’re saying

“To say the outcome was interesting would be an understatement.”

— Curt Popejoy, Author

What’s next

The Steelers will have a chance to put their actual draft strategy into action when the 2026 NFL Draft takes place in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Steelers' broadcast team's mock draft highlights the team's perceived needs and willingness to be aggressive in the draft, though some of their specific picks may raise eyebrows among fans and analysts. The actual Steelers draft will be closely watched as the team looks to rebound from a down season.