For nearly two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers operated with a sense of continuity few franchises could match. With Mike McCarthy stepping in and the Aaron Rodgers experiment practically over, the Steelers are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about their roster. This seven-round PFF mock draft reflects a franchise trying to resist shortcuts while quietly laying groundwork for its next competitive window. Season recap and draft prioritiesThe Steelers’ 2025 season was a high-stakes all-in gamble that ultimately signaled the end of a legendary era in the Steel City. Round 1, pick 21: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)Mauigoa feels like a Steelers pick in temperament alone.