Pittsburgh’s 2026 draft thought exercise puts QB conjecture ahead of immediate needs, but the mock stubbornly leans defense with first picks at DT and CB before trying a quarterback later. Caleb Banks (Florida) at defensive tackle anchors the line as Cam Heyward nears the end; Avieon Terrell (Clemson) would give the Steelers a long-term corner with Joey Porter Jr. in the mix. Carson Beck (Miami) arrives in Round 3 as a high-risk, high-reward flier, followed by Baylor’s Josh Cameron to juice the offense after catches and Virginia guard Tomas Rimac in Round 4. The thread tying it together is Rodgers’ potential departure forcing the Steelers to plan a QB pipeline while fortifying the defense and skill players around him.