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Former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reveals new role with Ohio State
Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager revealed that he is serving in an advisory role for Ohio State’s football team. “I do some work with Ohio State evaluating their draft-eligible players and giving them an opinion as to whether they should enter the draft or stay for more development and so on and so forth,” Colbert […]
Steelers hit home run in Mel Kiper’s final mock draft
The NFL Draft is just one week away, and there are several names to watch in terms of who the Pittsburgh Steelers could select. Will they take a wide receiver? Perhaps take a big swing at a quarterback? Or will they go elsewhere? In Mel Kiper’s final mock draft, he has the Steelers strengthening their […]
Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems: Cornerbacks
Each year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish has put together a draft gems list. This series is not meant to predict who the Steelers will pick, but rather highlight players Ryan thinks will be viable NFL players, and should be available in Rounds 2-7. Looking for more? Check out Ryan’s picks this year at: The Steelers often […]
2026 NFL Draft guide: Pittsburgh cuisine, activities, and experiences for visitors
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in just one week, and excitement is building in the host city of Pittsburgh. It has been nearly a century since the Steel City last hosted the NFL Draft. Known for its die-hard sports fans, black and gold is bled across vast distances. From the beautiful landscape in Butler […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Keylan Rutledge (Offensive guard, Georgia Tech)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. One of the 2026 NFL Draft cycle’s most consistent […]
Former Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva recounts viral National Anthem moment
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva has one of the best stories in NFL history. From doing multiple tours of Afghanistan to becoming a Pro Bowl offensive tackle, the former army ranger quickly became a fan-favorite in Pittsburgh due to his great play and for his service of his country. Not only was Villanueva […]
Steelers host rising DB for final top-30 visit
The Steelers have now used all of their 30 pre-draft visit slots, with Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reporting Wednesday that the team hosted Arizona cornerback/safety Treydan Stukes for a visit. Stukes visited alongside Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, who was previously reported. Now that the list is finalized, you can view BTSC’s pre-draft visit tracker […]
Steelers legend Hines Ward will be in Pittsburgh for NFL Draft
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is just over a week away, and one of the great Steelers of all time is coming back to the city for the occasion. Hines Ward will be in attendance for the NFL Draft. The Super Bowl XL MVP is currently the wide receivers coach at Arizona State, and he […]
Steelers Read & React: Spring Mailbag 2026 Pt. 1
We’re in the twilight period of the NFL season. Free agency’s main wave has come and gone, and anticipation for the NFL Draft has reached a boiling point. The writers of BTSC are still churning out draft profiles and other related content, but the bulk of our research and preparation for the draft is done. […]
Steelers host Penn State QB Drew Allar to pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are down to their final handful of pre-draft visits, and they are bringing in one of the more polarizing names at quarterback to the South Side. The Steelers are hosting Penn State quarterback Drew Allar to a visit, per Tom Pelissero. Allar was at one time projected to be a first-round pick […]
NFL analyst reveals QB prospect Steelers have their eyes on
Roger Goodell is only nine days away from officially opening the 2026 NFL Draft on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The Steel City will be the center of the sports world for three days as the seven-round draft commences outside of Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers own the 21st pick and remain without a franchise quarterback or an […]
Wednesday links: What’s your favorite unexpected Steelers playoff run?
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Will the Steelers break a 20-year trend by capitalizing on this golden age of receivers in the NFL Draft? (From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Christopher Carter): The hit rate […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Chris Johnson (Cornerback, San Diego State)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The Steelers have built a competitive secondary over the […]
Top guard prospect visiting Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their pre-draft visits ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off in just over a week. On Tuesday, the Steelers are welcoming three Big Ten prospects to the South Side, including the top guard in this year’s class. Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane is visiting the Steelers, per Brooke […]
Patrick Queen says Steelers need to be better for Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers has still yet to make it known whether or not he will return for a second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a 22nd season overall. The Steelers have remained confident that this situation won’t drag on all offseason as it did in 2025 when Rodgers didn’t join the team until mandatory mini-camp […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Who’s a sleeper first-round option?
Olaivavega Ioane. Omar Cooper Jr. Jordyn Tyson. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. You probably know all the names that the Steelers are commonly mocked to draft in the first round of 2026. Whether it’s a name commonly wishcasted to Pittsburgh such as Ioane, or a name the team has shown pre-draft interest in such as McNeil-Warren, there’s plenty […]
Steelers mock draft: Predicting what PIT will actually do in all 7 rounds
It’s Mock Draft Monday on Behind the Steel Curtain — and my last chance at writing an installment (you can view my March 16 attempt here). While there are still quite a few unknowns regarding the Steelers’ draft plans even with less than two weeks remaining until the big event, we do know a lot […]
Trust the Board Episode 009: An unpredictable top 10 & Steelers pre-draft visits
Joey and Ryan are back with another episode of Trust the Board!
Four potential Steelers draft day trades
The NFL Draft will begin next Thursday night on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, and the Steelers hold 12 picks in this year’s annual selection meeting. With a number that large, it’s almost a guarantee that they will be making at least one trade – whether it be moving up, trading back, and/or sending a […]
Steelers meet with first-round OL
The Steelers hosted three pre-draft visitors at the team’s South Side facility today, Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reported: wide receiver Germie Bernard, quarterback Taylen Green, and offensive lineman Spencer Fano. Bernard and Green were previously reported; you can read BTSC’s scouting report on Green here. Fano, however, is a new name to add to the […]
3 bold Steelers draft-day predictions
The spotlight will be brighter than ever in Pittsburgh as the NFL Draft arrives in the Steel City, bringing with it massive expectations for the hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. Armed with a league-high 12 selections and led by general manager Omar Khan, Pittsburgh has both the flexibility and the motivation to make a splash on night […]
Latest mock draft has star WR sliding to Steelers
We’re just a few short weeks away from the NFL Draft, and top analysts across the league are rolling out final mocks. According to a recent mock draft from Nate Tice and Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports, the Steelers sit at pick No. 21 and land one of the most talented receivers in the class […]
NFL Draft Profile 2026: Drew Allar (Quarterback, Penn State)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The Steelers currently have only two quarterbacks on the […]
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren says Mike Tomlin resigning ‘sucked’
Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in January following the team’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round, marking the ninth consecutive season without a playoff win. And while it has been three months since Tomlin resigned, the ripples of the longest tenured head coach […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: TJ Tax
Editor’s note — sorry for the late publish! Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Nothing is certain but death, taxes…and 9-7? April 15 is the tax deadline in the US, and so make sure you’ve given Uncle Sam his […]
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