Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (13) catches a pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Devin Kirkwood (3) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Heading into the bye week, Steelers fans may be desperate for their weekly dose of Steel City football. However, now is the perfect time to watch some college football and predict which players might be drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in next year’s 2025 NFL Draft.
Several important 2025 free-agency decisions were considered for this mock draft, such as the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially re-signing players like Justin Fields (or Russell Wilson), Najee Harris, and Donte Jackson. However, other key players left the team, including Jaylen Warren, James Daniels, Isaiahh Loudermilk, and Elandon Roberts. The team addressed and filled most of the roster holes left by the 2025 free agency with elite college talent. Here is a Pittsburgh Steelers five-round mock draft to consider during Week 9’s bye week.
First round—WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (13) jogs on the field before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Second round—LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers in the second quarter at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Janner/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Third round—OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson enters Ohio Stadium prior to a game against the Western Michigan Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns/USA TODAY Network via Image Images
Fourth round—DL Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills hypes up the crowd during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Louisville at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend.
Fifth round—RB Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Blue Team running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs against Maize Team defensive back Jyaire Hill (20) during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
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