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NFL Draft: Steelers select late-round steal Robert Spears-Jennings
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The Pittsburgh Steelers finally addressed the safety position in the 2026 NFL Draft , targeting an Oklahoma Sooner with the first of their three seventh-round picks.
With the 224th overall pick in the draft, the Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings, a hyper-athletic prospect with massive potential.
Spears-Jennings, measuring in at 6 feet 2 inches, possesses a rare blend of size and speed, running the fastest 40 time (4.32 seconds) out of all eligible safeties at the NFL Combine.
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From 2022 to 2025, Spears-Jennings has recorded 177 combined tackles, four passes defended, two interceptions, 2.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles.
With incredible upside as a safety and an immediate impact player on special teams, Spears-Jennings was arguably the Steelers' biggest home run draft pick of Day 3 so far.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers pick Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings in 2026 NFL Draft
