As far as we are concerned, it is never too soon to start thinking about the NFL draft. The folks over at The Draft Network have out a new 2025 mock draft and you know we have to check it out and see what they did with the Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick.
TDN opted for Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. From a needs standpoint, this is a smart choice. The Steelers added Roman Wilson in the 2024 NFL draft but still need another outside receiver to pair up with George Pickens.
In terms of Egbuka, he had a chance to be a first-round pick, had he declared in 2024. Egbuka had a down 2023 season due to mediocre quarterback play at Ohio State but we love his potential as a do-it-all receiver with deceptive athleticism and a polished game. This is a perfect pick for the Steelers if they do nothing to upgrade their wide receiver position before the start of the season.
