The Pittsburgh Steelers have been showing a lot of interest in linebackers in the 2026 NFL Draft class, and that makes sense, because it's a very deep and talented class of linebackers. But they don't have an obvious need at the position, with all five of their top players returning from the 2025 season.
But there is uncertainty in the future. Patrick Queen and Malik Harrison are both entering the final seasons of their contracts. Payton Wilson didn't necessarily have the season the team was hoping for in 2025, and so the future of the position is very much in the air right now.
With a strong class, could those factors lead Omar Khan to override a lack of need to draft a linebacker as best player available?
Alan Saunders joined Chris Carter on the Locked on Steelers podcast to discuss the linebackers in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ones are best fits, which ones the Steelers have shown the most interest in, and what happens to the players on the roster if they draft one.
Let's get into it:
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Where Does LB Fit in Steelers Draft Needs? | Locked On Steelers
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