Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Full list of Steelers selections

The Pittsburgh Steelers team, led by young QB Kenny Pickett, showed immense potential last season. However, they needed certain pieces to address issues on their offense and defense through the 2023 NFL Draft. GM Omar Khan came in with the mindset of wanting to "win a Super Bowl" and they were very proactive in their pursuit of players.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks by Round

• Round 1, Pick 14 overall (from Patriots)
• Round 2, Pick 32 overall (from Bears)
• Round 2, Pick 49 overall
• Round 3, Pick 93 overall (from Panthers)
• Round 4, Pick 132 overall (from Panthers)
• Round 7, Pick 241 overall (from Broncos via Vikings)
• Round 7, Pick 251 overall (Compensatory pick from Rams)

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Round 1

Pick 14 overall - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia Bulldogs

Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

The Steelers entered draft day with the 17th overall pick, but traded up three spots in a swap with the New England Patriots. The Steelers used this strategy to draft Broderick Jones, an offensive tackle from the Georgia Bulldogs.

Jones will come to Pittsburgh to help protect young quarterback Kenny Pickett, who had a promising rookie season last year. In order to move up to the 14th pick and make sure they landed their targeted offensive lineman, the Steelers sent their 17th and 120th overall picks to the Patriots.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Round 2

Pick 32 overall - Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

Pick 49 overall - Keeanu Benton, DT, Winsconsin

The Steelers began day 2 by drafting Joey Porter Jr. with the 32 overall pick. The Penn State CB is the son of former Steelers LB Joey Porter. With their next pick at 49, the Steelers drafted Keeanu Benton, the defensive tackle from Winsconsin.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Round 3

Pick 93 overall - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia Bulldogs

The Steelers then traded down 13 spots with the Carolina Panthers to draft Georgia TE Darnell Washington. They sent their No. 80 pick in exchange for the Panthers' No. 93 pick (round 3) and No. 132 pick (round 4) of the draft.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Round 4

Pick 132 overall - Nick Herbig, LB, Winsconsin

On Day 3, the Steelers drafted Nick Herbig, the linebacker out of Winsconsin. Nick is the brother of Nate Herbig, who plays offensive guard for the Steelers. Herbig's selection will be an important part of the Steelers' elite defense.

When asked about his brother Nick Herbig, here's what Nate had to say:

Nick Herbig is a stud. Absolute stud.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Draft picks 2023: Round 7

Pick 241 overall - Corey Trice, CB, Purdue

Pick 251 overall - Spencer Anderson, OT, Maryland

In round 7, the Steelers drafted Purdue cornerback Corey Trice, a speedy and exciting talent. With the 251st overall pick, the Steelers selected Spencer Anderson, an offensive tackle from Maryland.

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What draft picks do the Pittsburgh Steelers have next year in 2024?

The pick numbers can't be determined until the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season.

The Steelers currently own all of their own picks in each of the seven rounds of the 2024 NFL draft. They don't have any other team's picks, but that could change if they once again enter the trade market.

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