Steelers land elite defensive lineman in new 1-round mock draft (2024)

Curt Popejoy

June 22, 2024 3:09 pm ET

In just a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers start training camp but we are already thinking about 2025. Pittsburgh is going to have a ton of money to spend in free agency but will also have some serious decisions to make at positions like quarterback and running back. But in our new full one-round mock draft for 2025, we wanted to see what positions were falling to the Steelers.

This scenario sees the Steelers go on their clock with the No. 14 overall pick, a number assigned by Pro Football Focus. Pittsburgh has a multitude of options including Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and Georgia safety Malaki Starks. But this time around we opted for huge Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant who would be a perfect replacement for Cam Heyward.

Carolina Panthers – EDGE James Pearce Jr. – Tennessee

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) fumbles the ball as Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) trails him, during a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

New England Patriots – WR Luther Burden III – Missouri

Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs upfield during the fourth quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium.

Denver Broncos – CB Will Johnson – Michigan

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson prays before kickoff against Washington in the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Tennessee Titans – WR/CB Travis Hunter – Colorado

Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a ball in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants – QB Carson Beck – Georgia

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Commanders – OT Will Campbell – LSU

Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers offensive linemen Will Campbell (66) waits for the snap during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals – DT Deone Walker – Kentucky

Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is sacked by Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Deone Walker (0) during the third quarter of an NCAA football matchup in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Clemson Tigers edged the Kentucky Wildcats 38-35. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Minnesota Vikings – DT Mason Graham – Michigan

Blue Team defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walks up the tunnel for halftime during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Las Vegas Raiders – QB Shedeur Sanders – Colorado

Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks – EDGE Nic Scourton – Texas A&M

Nov 25, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Nic Scourton (5) reacts after bringing down Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints – WR Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona

Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) gets ready for a play in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

Oct 29, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II (19) catches a touchdown pass in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) in the first quarter at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts – LB Harold Perkins – LSU

Oct 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Army Black Knights running back Kanye Udoh (26) is hit by LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (4) on a run during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers – DL Kenneth Grant – Michigan

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) reaches out to sack Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Los Angeles Rams – OL Kelvin Banks Jr. – Texas

Texas Longhorn offensive linemen Kelvin Banks (#78) works out during their second day of preseason practice at the Denius Fields on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars – S Malaki Starks – Georgia

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Amari Niblack (84) makes a catch against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the first half in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns – EDGE Abdul Carter – Penn State

Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) motions to the crowd during a White Out game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. Carter, a sophom*ore, has recorded 11 total tackles, one sack and one interception through the first four games of the season.

Chicago Bears – RB Ollie Gordon II – Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II (0) walks of the field following the Big 12 Football Championship game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Los Angeles Chargers – WR Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State

Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter of the 2022 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans – LB Barrett Carter – Clemson

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter smiles after recovering a fumble against Kentucky during the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville , Florida, Friday, December 29, 2023. Clemson won 38-35.

New York Jets – QB Jalen Milroe – Alabama

Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) drops back to pass against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Jack Sawyer – Ohio State

Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) picks up a fumble during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. The play was called an incomplete pass and the Michigan Wolverines kept possession. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Ncaa Football Michigan Wolverines At Ohio State Buckeyes

Miami Dolphins – TE Colston Loveland – Michigan

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland celebrates a play against Washington during the second half of U-M’s 34-13 win in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Steelers land elite defensive lineman in new 1-round mock draft (2024)

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