After not landing any of the big-name defensive linemen in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers have done a decent job of working around the fringes. They’ve added bodies to the position group with some NFL experience, like Daniel Ekuale, Esezi Otomewo and even Isaiahh Loudermilk.
Despite that, the Steelers still have a glaring need in the trenches defensively. Outside of an unforeseen trade, the 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be where the Steelers address that need in a big way, and likely in the first round.
While quarterback still remains a major need, too, and Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart is generating quite a bit of buzz, defensive line is a bigger need and will have more high-end talent available at No.