2025 NFL Mock Draft FIRST ROUND Strategy | Steelers Almighty Podcast | Episode 48

The first round features the selection of Omarion Hampton, a dynamic running back from North Carolina standing at 6'0"" and weighing 220 lbs, showcasing the Steelers' commitment to revamping their backfield. They followed up with defensive powerhouse Jordan Farmer, a 6'3"", 318 lbs defensive lineman from Florida State, adding significant depth to their defensive line. In the third round, cornerback Denzel Burke from Ohio State, measuring 6'1"" and 194 lbs, is brought in to enhance the secondary. The fourth round sees the addition of another corner, Quincy Riley from Louisville, who adds speed and versatility at 6'0"" and 195 lbs. Rounding out the draft, the Steelers add offensive tackle Luke Kandra from Cincinnati, a 6'4"", 323 lbs force, followed by Indiana's Kurtis Rouke, a 6'5"", 220 lbs quarterback, adding intriguing potential at the position.

The Steelers' draft strategy is highlighted by their first-round selection of cornerback Will Johnson from Michigan, standing tall at 6'2"" and weighing 203 lbs. With the 83rd overall pick, the Steelers bolstered their backfield by adding running back Kaleb Johnson from Iowa, a powerful 6'0"" and 220 lbs. The team's future under center looks promising with the third-round selection of quarterback Will Howard, who brings impressive size at 6'4"" and 236 lbs from Ohio State. The defensive line gets a significant boost with the fourth-round pick of defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell, a formidable presence at 6'1"" and 340 lbs from Oregon. In the fifth round, the Steelers secured offensive tackle Jalen Rivers, measuring in at 6'5"" and 325 lbs from Miami, further strengthening their offensive front. Finally, the addition of wide receiver Ricky White from UNLV, who is 6'1"" and 190 lbs, adds depth and speed to the receiving corps. 

Selecting QB Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss with the 21st overall pick, a decision that signals their commitment to strengthening the quarterback position. Following up with their second pick at #83, they added RB DJ Giddens from Kansas State, adding depth to their backfield. The defensive line saw a boost as well, with the selection of DT CJ West from Indiana at #123 and DT Ty Hamilton from Ohio State at #229. The secondary was enhanced with the choice of CB Zy Alexander from LSU at #156, while the offensive line received support from T Jalen Rivers from Miami at #185. 

With their first pick at #21, the Steelers selected explosive defensive lineman Kenneth Grant from Michigan, standing at 6'3"" and weighing 340 lbs—a powerhouse who can bolster the defensive front. That wasn't all; they also grabbed Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson at #83, a physical 6'0"" and 225 lbs runner expected to add depth to the backfield. The Steelers continued to strengthen their roster with their fourth-round selection, cornerback Quincy Riley from Louisville, another key defensive addition at 6'0"", 195 lbs. In the later rounds, they picked up Oregon defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell (5th Round), Cincinnati's Luke Kandra, an interior offensive lineman (6th Round), and massive Rutgers tackle Hollin Pierce (7th Round), who stands an impressive 6'8"" and weighs in at 344 lbs. 

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