December 7, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) passes Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Above all, the Pittsburgh Steelers ask Santa for a healthy team and a Christmas Day win against the Kansas City Chiefs. But we decided to give everyone a little bonus gift with a new five-round mock draft for the Steelers for the 2025 NFL Draft.
First Round – CB Shavon Revel, East Carolina
November 18, 2023; Annapolis, Maryland, United States; Navy Midshipmen wide receiver Regis Velez (84) runs the ball against East Carolina Pirates defensive back Shavon Revel (28) during the second quarter at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports
Long, lanky cornerback with elite athleticism.
Second round – WR Isaiah Bond, Texas
April 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA: Texas White wide receiver Isaiah Bond runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ Orange and White spring game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins-USA Today Sports via American Statesman
Elite target whose stock has been hampered by the quarterback situation in Texas.
Third round – QB Carson Beck, Georgia
September 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Beck’s stock is taking a hit this season, but he remains a very high-ceiling prospect.
Fourth round – DL Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
November 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, United States; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Walter Nolen (88), Shemar Turner (5) and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Jérôme Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Perfect size for the Steelers 3-4 forward and a great developing player to eventually replace Cameron Heyward.
Fifth Round – RB Jaydn Ott, Cal
November 30, 2024; Dallas, Texas, United States; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) runs with the ball against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jérôme Miron-Imagn Images
Explosive back three with breakaway speed and a powerful frame.
