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2025 70th
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MLongwell24 DRAFTING FOR THESteelers
Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Steelers
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A respectable, level-headed haul for the Steelers: B-. For all the names on the card, the loudest question went unanswered. The Steelers walked out of the weekend still thin at quarterback, a hole that has a way of deciding seasons. It nets out to a B-, which feels about right.
The Giddens reach is the anchor dragging on the value grade. Interior defensive lineman was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but quarterback.
Pick Analysis
Pick21
Rnd1
Tyler Warren
In pick No. 21 they get a mismatch in the passing game at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick83
Rnd3
Deone Walker
A market-rate interior defensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Deone Walker. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick123
Rnd4
Denzel Burke
A reasonable price with a little left over, Denzel Burke in the Round 4 slot. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick156
Rnd5
DJ Giddens
A reach on DJ Giddens in Round 5, Pick 18; the board had better options right there. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick185
Rnd6
JJ Pegues
JJ Pegues in pick 185 is fair value, right on his grade. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick229
Rnd7
Desmond Watson
Desmond Watson at the 229th overall pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.






