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2019 NFL Draft Analysis

2019 NFL Draft: Game breakdown of Devin Bush highlights his speed and athleticism the Steelers covet

The Pittsburgh Steelers top draft pick certainly brings athleticism to the table. Check out the game breakdown to see for yourself.

The selection of CB Justin Layne was the very definition of a value pick by the Steelers

With the selection of Justin Layne with their second pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft (83rd, overall), the Steelers walked away with great value. Now it’s up to them—and him—to turn that value into a rare asset in the secondary.

Predicting the Steelers’ ‘digit identity’ for the 2019 Draft class

BTSC guesses which numbers will be assigned to each new drafted Steeler.

Justin Layne selected as the Steelers’ ‘A+ pick’ of the 2019 NFL Draft class

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very stellar 2019 draft class on paper, but one pick topped the others in terms of importance.

If Diontae Johnson becomes a good slot receiver, his third-round selection will be worth it

The Steelers chose receiver Diontae Johnson with their first pick of the third-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Some say he only has the attributes to play inside—or the slot. But if he’s a good to great slot, his rather lofty draft selection will be worth it.

Post-Draft Stock Report: For the Steelers, Ryan Shazier cannot be replaced

The Steelers found a potential franchise player in Devin Bush, but they can never replace the man who preceded him

Mel Kiper Jr. gives Steelers above average grade for 2019 draft class

It is the Monday after the NFL Draft, which means pundits are putting out grades for players who haven’t stepped foot on an NFL field yet.

By trading up to draft Devin Bush, the Steelers showed urgency, commitment and even a little restraint

The Steelers aggressively moved up to find their man—Michigan inside linebacker Devin Bush—in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. But did they find their man? And was the price too high? That’s the thing about taking chances, you never know unless you try.

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers 7th round pick Derwin Gray

With the 219th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Maryland OT Derwin Gray

2019 NFL Draft: Know your new Steelers enemies after Day 3

Who did AFC North foes add to become future villains for Steelers Nation?

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers 6th round pick Ulysees Gilbert III

With the 207th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Akron LB Ulysees Gilbert III

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers’ 6th round pick Isaiah Buggs

With the 192nd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Alabama DE/DT Isaiah Buggs.

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers first 6th round pick Sutton Smith

The Pittsburgh Steelers utilized the 175th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft to select Northern Illinois LB Sutton Smith

Justin Layne ditches his Cleveland Browns socks for some Pittsburgh Steelers swag

For the kid who grew up a Browns fan, he and his family have finally come to the dark side.

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers 5th round pick Zach Gentry

With the 141st pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Michigan TE Zach Gentry

Complete list of Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 Draft picks

The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books, and time to take a look at the players the Steelers added throughout the 7-round process.

Knee Jerk Reactions from Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft

One BTSC writer shares his initial and real time unadulterated reactions to the final rounds of the NFL draft.

2019 NFL Draft: Grading the Steelers fourth round pick of Benny Snell Jr.

With the 122nd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Kentucky RB Benny Snell Jr.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select guard Derwin Gray with 7th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Maryland offensive guard Derwin Gray with their 7th round pick.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select Ulysees Gilbert III with 6th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Akron LB Ulysees Gilbert III with their third 6th round pick.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select DE Isaiah Buggs with 6th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Alabama Defensive Tackle Isaiah Buggs with their second 6th round pick.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select OLB Sutton Smith with 6th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Northern Illinois OLB Sutton Smith with their 6th round pick.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select TE Zach Gentry with 5th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Michigan TE Zach Gentry with their 5th round pick.

Steelers current running back room is young, just the way they like it

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a rookie RB to their mix, and it adds to a very young, and green, depth chart.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers select RB Benny Snell Jr. with 4th round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Kentucky RB Benny Snell Jr. with their second 4th round pick.

2019 NFL Draft: Day 3 Pittsburgh Steelers news, updates and open thread

Be sure to stay in tune with the Steelers Day 3 selections of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Updating the Steelers wide receiver and cornerback depth charts after Day 2 of the NFL draft

Both positions the Steelers drafted on Friday pushed their numbers into the double digits.

Know your new Steelers enemies after Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft

Get to know the players that were drafted into the AFC North and are now instant rivals of Steeler Nation.

2019 NFL Draft Grades: Grading the Steelers second 3rd round pick of CB Justin Layne

With their second selection of the third round the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Michigan State CB Justin Layne.

2019 NFL Draft Grades: Grading the Steelers first 3rd round pick of Diontae Johnson

In a truly surprising move, the Pittsburgh Steelers used the 66th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft to select Toledo WR Diontae Johnson.

Knee Jerk Reactions from Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft

One BTSC writer shares his initial and real time unadulterated reactions to the second and third rounds of the NFL draft.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers take Justin Layne with second 3rd round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Michigan State CB with their second 3rd round pick.

While fans call the Diontae Johnson pick a reach, Darryl Drake said Tampa Bay was poised to take him

The Steelers know how to draft WRs, but even the most devout fan was scratching their head when they picked Diontae Johnson in the 3rd round.

2019 NFL Draft: Steelers take Diontae Johnson with first 3rd round pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Toledo WR Dionate Johnson with their first 3rd round pick.