PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – For the third time in the last four years, the Steelers went offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft. This pick in Pittsburgh, made by Jerome Bettis standing next to Roger Goodell, is Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor.
He is 6’6”, 330 pounds and only started playing football in 2021. He is projected by NFL.com to be a plus starter after starting all 14 games with Arizona State as a right tackle last year and being named Second Time All-Big 12. NFL.com says he’s already a strong run blocker but needs work as pass-protection, but played well against Texas Tech. He showed off lateral quickness and body control, with the big weakness being lack of experience.
In his college career, Iheanachor played all but one game at right tackle (30 of 31).
Steelers previous first-round picks
- Derrick Harmon-DL (21st overall 2025)
- Troy Fautanu-OT (20th overall 2024)
- Broderick Jones-OT (14th overall 2023)
- Kenny Pickett-QB (20th overall 2022)
- Najee Harris-RB (24th overall 2021)
- Devin Bush-LB (10th overall 2019)
- Terrell Edmonds-S (28th overall 2018)
- TJ Watt-edge (30th overall 2017)
- Artie Burns-CB (25th overall 2016)
- Bud Dupree-edge (22nd overall 2015)
Steelers next pick 53rd overall in round 2 Friday night and then three picks currently in round 3 (number 76, 85, 99).
1st round pick is Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor
1st round pick is Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor
