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Steelers Reach for ASU Tackle at 21, Critics Question Khan

4/24/2026

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Steelers chose Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in the 2026 NFL Draft, a reach after the Eagles selected Makai Lemon at No. 20.
Pittsburgh now holds four Day-2 picks—No. 53 in round 2 and No. 76, 85 and 99 in round 3, including a compensatory and a Dallas-acquired selection.
Analysts faulted GM Omar Khan for no contingency plan, noting veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to decide after the draft, likely in May.

History

Historical Context

In the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th overall pick, after he had just guided Michigan to a 35–34 Orange Bowl victory in January 2000. After Brady’s surprise start in 2001 following Drew Bledsoe’s injury, he led the Patriots to ten Super Bowl appearances and a record seven titles, reshaping franchise expectations.

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Story summary

Steelers chose Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in the 2026 NFL Draft, a reach after the Eagles selected Makai Lemon at No. 20.
Pittsburgh now holds four Day-2 picks—No. 53 in round 2 and No. 76, 85 and 99 in round 3, including a compensatory and a Dallas-acquired selection.
Analysts faulted GM Omar Khan for no contingency plan, noting veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to decide after the draft, likely in May.

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