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:

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,

The retooling process continues during the 2025 NFL draft, where the Steelers picked defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the first round (21st overall). They have four picks remaining.