PITTSBURGH -- The 2025 NFL draft began Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Despite a lot of speculation around them perhaps drafting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers used their No. 21 selection of the first round to fill a defensive need on Thursday night. Here's a breakdown of every Pittsburgh pick as it happens:

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the No. 21 pick in the NFL draft. Here are the Steelers 2025 NFL Draft picks, with grades and analysis.

With the 83rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kaleb Johnson, a running back out of Iowa. Johnson was considered one of the most underrated running backs in a loaded 2025 class,