Alas, the 2025 NFL Draft is here, and the top-selecting teams are officially on the clock. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, a decision at the 21st overall pick looms. With needs at QB, DT, WR, CB, RB, and more, making a strong decision in round one may be paramount.
Via a handful of mock drafts and rumors, it appears Pittsburgh is interested in a group of players. This includes quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders, who are both coming off elite seasons.
If the Steelers opt to go elsewhere than QB, a few players linked to the club include DT Derrick Harmon, DT Walter Nolen, WR Matthew Golden, WR Emeka Egbuka, RB Omarion Hampton, CB Jahdae Barron, and CB Will Johnson.
Here’s all you need to know about how to watch the Steelers (and the rest of the teams around the league!) on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Date: Thursday, April 24
Start time: 8 p.m. ET
TV channel: NFL Network, ESPN/ABC, ESPN Deportes
Live stream: NFL.com/NFL App/NFL+, ABC App, ESPN App
The 2025 NFL Draft will air on several networks, including NFL Network, ESPN and ABC, which means fans will have options depending on their preferred broadcast setup or broadcast team.
On NFL Network, Rich Eisen will lead draft coverage, with appearances from Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Kurt Warner, Joel Klatt and insider Ian Rapoport. ESPN’s coverage will be led by NFL draft expert Mel Kiper with analysis from Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick and Mike Greenberg, with news updates from insider Adam Schefter and prospect interviews from Molly McGrath.
If you don’t have any access to watch one of the available channels to broadcast the draft, you can watch using NFL+. An NFL+ subscription, which allows users to watch live local and primetime games in the regular and postseasons, gives users additional access to watch NFL Network — and therefore, the draft — available for $6.99 per month or $49.99 annually.
What picks do the Steelers have on Day 1?
The Pittsburgh Steelers own one pick on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting 21st overall after a 10-7 finish in the 2024 season under Head Coach Mike Tomlin.
How long do teams get to make their picks on Day 1 of the NFL draft?
On the first day of action, teams will have ten minutes following the previous pick to make their decision. With the Steelers eyeing several players that may go ahead of their pick, utilizing the full 10 minutes could make all the difference for the black and gold.
