When it comes to the 2016 NFL Draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers, one theme was absolutely paramount, and that was, in a word, defense. Of their seven draft picks, five were defensive players, with two players added on offense, though one of the two was brought in primarily for his potential as a returner on special teams.
Of course, last year, the Steelers had eight selections, of which they used six on the defensive side of the ball, but they also added two prominent offensive players in the third and fifth rounds with wide receiver Sammie Coates being taken in the former and tight end Jesse James being added in the latter.