Pittsburgh Steelers NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers:
Round 1 (No. 20 overall) — Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington: An All-Pac-12 performer with sweet feet, Fautanu has All-Pro ability and the versatility to thrive at tackle or guard on either side of the line – and the Steelers can use the help pretty much anywhere. But if this team, despite its high-profile quarterback acquisitions this offseason, is going to get back to its roots as a run-heavy force under new OC Arthur Smith, bolstering its front five makes all the sense in the world. Draft tracker
Round 2 (51) — Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia: They continue to remake their offensive line with an All-Big 12 performer and former wrestler from just across the border. Frazier and fellow rookie Troy Fautanu join a front five that added OT Broderick Jones last year. Expect this team to run more and more effectively in 2023. Draft tracker
Round 3 (84) — Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan: The Wolverines’ big-play guy in recent years courtesy of 4.4 speed, a run-heavy offense still limited his opportunities (48 catches for 789 yards and 12 TDs in 2023). Though Wilson (5-11, 185) often operated from the slot, he’s a premier deep threat, yet will probably need to expand his route tree in offensive schemes that will demand more than he had to provide at Michigan. But with Diontae Johnson gone, he's competing with Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins for WR2/3 snaps. Draft tracker
Round 3 (98, special compensatory selection from Eagles) — Payton Wilson, LB, NC State: Medical issues knocked the ACC's 2023 defensive player of player of the year down the board. Wilson, who also won the Bednarik and Butkus Awards last season, can do it all – from blitzing, covering or chasing down a ball carrier. The question will be how long his body will hold up. Draft tracker
Round 4 (119) — Mason McCormick, G, South Dakota State: One of the more talented offensive line classes in recent history sees McCormick in the fourth round. He turns 24 before the season starts but tested very well at the combine and has the size to hold up at guard. He's inconsistent at times on tape but a mauler in the running game who can back up all three interior linemen spots. Pittsburgh continues to improve the trenches with a versatile prospect here. Draft tracker
Round 6 (178, from Cardinals through Panthers) — Logan Lee, DT, Iowa: Lee's a long, explosive athlete at the position but lacks the ideal weight and strength to stay on the inside. He's not quite a interior defender but doesn't possess the burst and power to thrive on the edge. He is a hard worker and could grow into a niche role alongside standouts in Pittsburgh. Draft tracker
Round 6 (195) — Ryan Watts, CB, Texas: Watts is one of the biggest cornerbacks in the draft. He has the longest arms of any defensive back at the combine this year. He needs to improve his discipline in coverage or move to safety (which he did during East-West Shrine Bowl practices). At the very least, he will contribute on special teams right away and the Steelers can develop him from there. Draft tracker
Pittsburgh Steelers' recent top draft picks
2023 (No. 14 overall): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
2022 (No. 20 overall): Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt
2021 (No. 24 overall): Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
2020 (No. 49 overall): Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
2019 (No. 10 overall): Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
Previous drafts: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pittsburgh Steelers NFL draft picks 2024: Round-by-round selections
