First round – DT Derrick Harmon

We are definitely leaving Harmon as the pick here. He’s been as advertised and better and is the future of the Steelers defensive line.

Third round – RB Kaleb Johnson

It would be tempting here to look at cornerback Jacob Parrish or wide receiver Savion Williams and wonder if either one would be more help to the Steelers than Johnson will be. Parrish, in particular, has drawn significant praise, so in this scenario, we go with Parrish and see what happens at running back later on.

Fourth round – EDGE Jack Sawyer

There’s no denying in this scenario just what a value pick Sawyer is in the fourth round. So despite running back Dylan Sampson on the board as well as wide receiver Jaylin Lane but we will keep the peace and leave Sawyer as the pick.

Fifth round – DT Yahya Black

Black stays as the pick here. Defensive line is such a need and Black is so powerful at the point of attack, we love the addition this late.

Sixth round – QB Will Howard

As much as we like Howard, this pick is pointless given the addition of Aaron Rodgers and the team’s reported focus on a QB in 2026. So, instead, we go with running back Tahj Brooks to replace the Johnson pick. Many Bengals fans believe he will be the starting back by midseason.

Seventh round – CB Carson Bruener

This pick is a nice story but Bruener is in a crowded group of linebackers who are better than he is. Instead we take a swing at wide receiver Ricky White III, who the Seahawks are really high on.

Redraft final results

First round – DT Derrick Harmon

Third round – CB Jacob Parrish

Fourth round – EDGE Jack Sawyer

Fifth round – DT Yahya Black

Sixth round – RB Tahj Brooks

Seventh round – WR Ricky White III

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Redrafting the Steelers picks in the 2025 NFL draft after minicamps