The Pittsburgh Steelers will have added ammunition when the draft comes to town next month.
On Monday, the NFL announced its 2026 compensatory picks. The Steelers were awarded four picks, including one inside the top 100.
Pittsburgh was granted one third, one fourth, and two sixth-round picks. The Steelers will select 99th overall in the third round, their highest compensation. The NFL also awarded the Steelers the 135th (fourth round), 214th (sixth round), and 216th (sixth round) draft picks out of
257 total.
The NFL awards compensatory picks to teams based on free agent departures from the previous season.
Dan Moore Jr., Najee Harris, and others left the Steelers roster and signed with opposing teams, leaving multiple draft choices as compensation.
The Steelers were awarded the most picks of any franchise.
Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft on the North Shore outside Acrisure Stadium from April 23-25.
Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
