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With the first round of the 2025 NFL draft now in the books, the Pittsburgh Steelers will turn their attention to Day 2 on Friday night.
The Steelers made their first pick in this year's draft at No. 21 overall. The selection was Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, who the Steelers picked over Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
The Steelers enter Day 2 without a second-round pick thanks to the DK Metcalf deal, and while Pittsburgh is likely keen on recovering that second-round pick, chances are they won't be able to do so, barring a massive trade.
If that trade doesn't take place and the Steelers stand pat, general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin will first be on the clock with 83rd overall selection, which falls in the third round.
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With the second day of the draft just hours away, here's what experts are projecting the Steelers will do. Our round-up features a pair of explosive running backs and quarterbacks.
Steelers NFL draft predictions for Day 2
Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: RB R.J. Harvey, UCF
Iyer: "The Steelers have Jaylen Warren with Najee Harris walking in free agency, but they may be pivoting to more speed and quickness overall in their backfield, which Harvey has in spades.
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic: QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
Bleacher Report Scouting Department: QB Will Howard, Ohio State
Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated: RB Bhayshul Tuten,Virginia Tech
Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAY: CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
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