The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the sixth round to draft their quarterback, snapping up Ohio State’s Will Howard. But why did they wait so long and pass up players like Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, and others? Mike Tomlin explains that they like their plan at the spot, even though there is angst in the fan base.

The Pittsburgh Steelers went into the 2025 NFL draft with a plan and stuck to it with all seven picks. They emphasized high-character players with athleticism on offense and physicality on defense. Here is the Steelers full list of draft picks for the draft.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted seven new players over the three-day event in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft took place in the lots surrounding Lambeau Field, Titletown and the Resch Complex. Legendary Lambeau Field is the home of the Green Bay Packers.