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The Official 2026 NFL Draft Thread (No Spoilers)

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelersrule6, Apr 23, 2026 at 3:32 AM.

  1. Jball

    Jball Well-Known Member

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    Max was my second wish behind Vega but I figured he was a no-go because no visit.

    Long, athletic as hell, and strong. The guys at Bootleg are loving the pick.
     
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  2. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    A year ago I dreamt we took our franchise QB tonight…so much for that
     
  3. Jammasterc

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    Coloring books and playdoh.
     
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  4. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    We could have had our Kyle Hamilton but we went with someone who never saw a football until 4 years ago.
     
  5. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  6. blackandgoldpatrol

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    That's my big question since Max played on the right in school
     
  7. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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  8. biggbunch68

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    the war room didnt look to excited for the pick
     
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  9. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    I'm not sure how I feel about it. Hard to love it, hard to hate it. Easy kid to root for, I hope for the best. After that ultimate pep rally they could have drafted a jv kid and I probably would have been ok with it :lolol:
     
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  10. pczach

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    Ioane was the sure thing. He was the guy to just pick and forget about the position for about 12 years.

    I understand them not trading up that high to get him, but I would have loved that pick.

    Now we have to hope this kid's developmental improvement continues to track quickly upward.
     
  11. bigbenhotness

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    So he’s another big strong project tackle? Wasn’t Broderick that guy too?
     
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  12. defva

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  13. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Dolphins took their time, I bet they were listening to trade offers.
     
  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I think it would have been freeling.:cool:
     
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  15. S.T.D

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    Not me . I actually was cool with a Tackle, but not a project Tackle in the 1st. I have to say everytime I say this . I pray I'm wrong
     
  16. BuckeyeBucco

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    I'm guessing Concepcion isn't as good as I thought he is since the Browns took him.
     
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  17. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Yeah, this smells like when Cincy jumped us and took the CB we wanted and we panicked and reached for Burns.

    Taking a first rd pick you didnt interview seems odd.
     
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  18. pczach

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    This is just one pick. This year's quarterback class isn't very strong. That's why last season, I really wanted the team to try to draft Jaxson Dart or Tyler Shough.

    There are more picks to go, and a quarterback will likely be one of those picks. They may find a diamond in the rough. You never know.
     
  19. Brice

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    It did seem to be extremely quite there when the pick was anounced.


    I would bet money that 50% of the fans there have no idea who Max Iheanachor is. :roflmao:
     
  20. 58stillers

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    Maybe we can draft an OT 5 or 10 years in a row, re-invent a new draft strategy. Yeah I know Broderick was rough, but man, how many 1st round Tackles do we need? And only the 6th tackle in 21 picks. I do hope it works out but kinda boring pick while watching some of our projections go to rivals. Ugh.
     
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  21. Jball

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    So you stop drafting Tackles cause one didn't work out? Guess we're screwed at QB. lol
     
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  22. blackandgoldpatrol

    blackandgoldpatrol Well-Known Member

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    Mark it down....... we will get another 2nd rd pick with a trade of either Patrick Queen or Alex Highsmith


    And one of those 2nd rounders will be used on either Chase Bisontis or Emmanuel Pregnon
     
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  23. Steelpens65

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    Another
    Broderick Jones
     
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  24. Utpittsburghfan

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    I’d have much rather had Freeling than whatever the F his name is. Just a stupid pick. Could have gotten an absolute beast at either WR or S…a safety who could help transform our defense. Or a great cover corner….McCoy is still available. No, they take a developmental tackle who has 4 years playing football. Hell, I had more years playing football than that, before I even had hair on my balls. Just stupid as hell.
     
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  25. BuckeyeBucco

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    Alright, I'm digging the footage of big Max pulling!
     
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