The Pittsburgh Steelers have been ranked 12th by The Athletic for their draft performance over the past five years, reflecting a period of inconsistency in talent acquisition. During this span, the Steelers managed to draft only one Pro Bowl player, running back Najee Harris, who has since joined the Los Angeles Chargers. The Athletic highlighted edge rusher Alex Highsmith as their top pick from this timeframe, while others pointed to tight end Pat Freiermuth as the best overall selection, with Highsmith being a strong value pick. Looking ahead, there's optimism around the 2024 draft class, particularly with offensive tackle Troy Fautanu's return from injury, which could bolster their offensive line significantly.