US EditionWho Is Max Iheanachor, the Steelers' First-Round Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
- On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft before thousands of fans at Acrisure Stadium.
- Pittsburgh prioritized offensive line reinforcements after veteran guard Isaac Seumalo left in free agency and left tackle Broderick Jones suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2025.
- Born in Nigeria, the 6-foot-6, 321-pound Iheanachor started playing football only four years ago, yet he recorded a 4.91-second 40-yard dash this year, showing high athleticism for his size.
- General manager Omar Khan praised Iheanachor's potential, stating, "He hasn't played a lot of football in his life, and he's only going to get better." This marks head coach Mike McCarthy's first draft pick since replacing Mike Tomlin in January.
- Pittsburgh awaits quarterback Aaron Rodgers' decision on his 2026 return, with offseason team activities beginning May 18, as the Steelers aim to rebound from a 30-6 playoff loss to the Houston Texans.
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The NFL Draft began last night in Pittsburgh with a massive crowd that spilled inside Acrisure Stadium to watch the opening round. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (Eee – Hawn-a chore). The native of Nigeria appears to be a developmental prospect with a high upside. It was the Steelers third time in four…
Position revealed for uber-athletic Pittsburgh Steelers first round pick
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor, and head coach Mike McCarthy says that he will not be a guard. McCarthy expects him to head to tackle, though he is unsure which side he will play.
Steelers select Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in front of their hometown crowd with the No. 21 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night. The Steelers’ offensive line could use some reinforcements after veteran guard Isaac Seumalo left in free agency and left tackle Broderick Jones – their first-round pick in 2023 – recovers from a neck injury that forced him to miss the last seven games of 2025. Thous…
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