Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well.
We’ve reached the NFL Scouting Combine. Things around the league are starting to pick up as teams get a close-up view of more than 300 draft prospects in Indianapolis. Throughout the week, players have been meeting with the media and revealing the teams they’ve had both formal and informal meetings among other things.
There is some other non-draft news, too. Another quarterback became available this week with Indianapolis allowing Anthony Richardson to seek a trade. Off the field, the NFLPA report cards were also leaked, with the Steelers unsurprisingly ranking low in several metrics, including their home field and facilities.
This weekend always has some sort of impact on draft stock, so it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on. After the Combine concludes, we will be fewer than two weeks away from the start of the league year and free agency, a big part of the NFL offseason.
As always, we’re here with you throughout the weekend for whatever news comes our way.
Have a safe and happy weekend.
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Peace and love, peace and love!
1 – Name one player you’d most want to see receive a franchise/transition tag from Pittsburgh.
2 – Would you rather the Steelers trade up or trade down during the draft?
3 – Which non-QB free agent do you most want the Steelers to retain?
4 – If it’s not Aaron Rodgers, who should start at QB in Week 1?
5 – Which position group will have the most improvement with the new coaching staff?
Recap: Pre-2026 Combine Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions
Let’s go people!
Q1: Of all 319 Combine invitees, which player is the Steelers most likely to draft?
Steelers Depot respondents named eight different players invited to the NFL Combine whom they believe the Steelers will draft: Washington WR Denzel Boston, Miami (FL) DB Keionte Scott, Ohio State DL Kayden McDonald, Missouri LB Josiah Trotter, Penn State S Zakee Wheatley, Oklahoma iOL Febechi Nwaiwu, San Diego State CB Chris Johnson, and Clemson DL Peter Woods. Steelers Depot has scouting reports on all.
Q2: Which Penn State player will be selected first in the draft?
No doubt from Steelers Depot respondents. Guard Olaivavega Ioane was named the first Penn State player selected in the 2026 NFL draft by everyone. Peter-Petersen scoffed, “Is that a question? Who else is close to Vega? Wheatley is easily the second and far away IMHO.”
Q3: How many WRs will be taken in the first round?
Depot respondents predict teams selecting five WRs in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Q4: How many CBs will be taken in the first round?
Depot respondents predict teams selecting four CBs in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Q5: By the year 2028, will Mike Tomlin be back as an NFL head coach?
Six of eight respondents say Mike Tomlin will not be back as an NFL head coach by 2028. In fact, many believe he is done coaching in the NFL. Newguy68 wrote, “I think he is done coaching. Will sit out for a year for time with family then move to either CBS / ESPN / NBC or Fox for Sunday NFL shows.”
Consensus vs. Correct Answers
Questions SD Consensus Correct Answers
Player Steelers draft? Denzel Boston TBD
First Penn State player drafted? Olaivavega Ioane Book it
How many first-round WRs? Five TBD
How many first-round CBs? Four TBD
Tomlin NFL head coach by 2028? No TBD
The NFL Combine finishes wraps up this weekend. March 3, 2026, is the deadline (at 4 PM/ET) for NFL teams to apply franchise or transition tags to players.
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