NEWSLETTER
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a 9-8 record during the 2022 season and just missed the playoffs. General manager Omar Khan now turns his focus to the 2023 NFL Draft as the franchise looks to get back into the playoffs.
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks for 2023.
Steelers Draft Picks in the 2023 NFL Draft
The Steelers have a total of seven picks in the draft including the No. 17 overall pick.
Here’s a complete list of the team’s picks.
– 1st round: 17th overall
– 2nd round (via CHI): 32nd overall
– 2nd round: 49th overall
– 3rd round: 80th overall
– 4th round: 120th overall
– 7th round: 234th overall
– 7th round (via MIN): 241st overall
The Steelers don’t have a fifth or sixth-round pick due to trades, but they do have three picks inside the top 50 in the 2023 NFL Draft. They have an additional second-round pick thanks to a trade with the Chicago Bears that involved Chase Claypool. That pick will be the first of the second round at No. 32 overall.
Steelers Mock Drafts and Team Needs
The Steelers have needs on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. So what will they do in the first round to help head coach Mike Tomlin get this team back into the playoffs?
Several mock drafts have the Steelers using their first-round pick on a defensive back. This is due to the loss of Cam Sutton in free agency. Potential options are CB Joey Porter Jr. out of Penn State or Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois. The team could also go the offensive tackle route and take Broderick Jones from Georgia to protect young quarterback Kenny Pickett.
The Steelers also might look to add a player to the roster on the defensive front seven to support starter T.J. Watt, who missed some time last season due to injury.
Who do the experts have the Steelers taking? You can check out a complete first-round Mock Draft on our sister-site 4for4 here.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
Scheduled for the end of April, the 2023 NFL Draft is a highly anticipated three-day event taking place in Kansas City, Missouri. The draft is set to run from April 27th to April 29th, with the First Round selections commencing on April 27th at 8 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch the action live on NFL Network and ESPN. The following day, April 28th, the second and third rounds of the draft will kick off at 7 p.m. ET.
Finally, the last rounds of the draft will take place on April 29th, starting at noon ET. NFL enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting event as the teams select the next generation of football stars.
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft FAQs
The 2023 NFL Draft takes place on April 27-29. The event runs from Thursday to Saturday. It begins with the first round on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
The Steelers currently have seven draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Steelers’ full list of picks includes one first, two seconds, one third, one fourth, and two seventh-round picks. The Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL Draft gets started with the No. 17 overall pick.
The Steelers have the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The team will likely be looking at prospects to upgrade their offensive line or secondary.
