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Steelers Trade Up, Pick Bernard in Biggest Draft Class

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Steelers traded the 53rd, 135th and 237th picks to the Indianapolis Colts for the 47th pick used on Germie Bernard and the 249th pick used on Max Iheanachor.
They also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (76th), Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette (85th) and Iowa guard Gennings Dunker (96th).
The nine-player class is Pittsburgh’s largest draft haul since 2010.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Dallas Cowboys swapped their first-round selection for a bundle of mid-round picks from the Philadelphia Eagles, a deal that produced 12 players. That use of draft capital echoes earlier moves such as the 1989 Herschel Walker trade, and the Steelers’ 2024 packaging of three late picks for a higher slot continues the roster-rebuilding strategy.

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Story summary

The Steelers traded the 53rd, 135th and 237th picks to the Indianapolis Colts for the 47th pick used on Germie Bernard and the 249th pick used on Max Iheanachor.
They also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (76th), Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette (85th) and Iowa guard Gennings Dunker (96th).
The nine-player class is Pittsburgh’s largest draft haul since 2010.

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