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Steelers Draft Preview 2022: Quarterbacks 01:52

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The 2022 NFL Draft is in the books.

The Steelers made a big first-round splash by selecting Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett at No. 20.

Pickett will compete with Mason Rudolph and free-agent acquisition Mitch Trubisky for the starting job.

The Steelers drafted a total of seven players, and made some free agent signings over the weekend as well. 

The next big date on the NFL calendar is May 12, when the league announces its 2022 regular season schedule.

The Steelers will play home games against AFC North rivals Baltimore, Cincinnati and Cleveland, as well as Las Vegas, New England, New Orleans, New York and Tampa Bay.

The Steelers will play road games at Baltimore, Cincinnati and Cleveland, as well as Atlanta, Buffalo, Carolina, Indianapolis, Miami and Philadelphia.

 

Steelers make undrafted free agent signings official

Following Tom Pelissero's report that the Steelers had signed an undrafted free agent running back, Jaylen Warren, the Steelers made his signing and nine others official.

The team signed five players on defense and five on offense.

  • OT Jake Dixon (Duquesne)
  • RB Mateo Durant (Duke)
  • DL Donovan Jeter (Michigan)
  • OLB Tyree Johnson (Texas A&M)
  • OLB T.D. Moultry (Auburn)
  • G Chris Owens (Alabama)
  • CB Chris Steele (USC)
  • OT Jordan Tucker (UNC)
  • RB Jaylen Warren (Oklahoma State)
  • CB Bryce Watts (UMass)
By Patrick Damp
 

Steelers sign RB Jaylen Warren

The Steelers added to their draft day depth following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Steelers signed undrafted running back Jaylen Warren from Oklahoma State.

This past season, Warren rushed for 1,216 yards and 11 touchdowns.

By Patrick Damp
 

Steelers pick QB Chris Oladokun with final pick

The Steelers' final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft is their second quarterback of the draft.

Selected 241st overall, the team picked South Dakota State quarterback Chris Oladokun.

In the 2021 season, Oladokun completed 62-percent of his passes, threw for 25 touchdowns, and had only seven interceptions.

You can get a full breakdown of the Steelers draft tonight on KDKA with Bob Pompeani joined by Charlie Batch, Rich Walsh, and Matt Williamson at 7:30.

By Patrick Damp
 

Steelers take LB Mark Robinson with first pick of seventh round

The Steelers are looking to the defensive side of the football in the seventh round.

With their first of two picks in the seventh round, the Steelers selected Ole Miss LB Mark Robinson, 225th overall.

In the 2021 season, Robinson had 91 total tackles, with 42 of those being solo. He also recorded three sacks.

By Patrick Damp
 

Steelers pick Connor Heyward with sixth-round pick

With their sixth-round pick, 208th overall, the Steelers have selected tight end, Connor Heyward. 

Heyward is the brother of Steelers' DT Cam Heyward.

In 49 games with Michigan State, Heyward scored 11 touchdowns and gained 1,536 yards in total.

By Patrick Damp
 

Steelers make 4th round selection

The Steelers have selected wide receiver Calvin Austin III of Memphis with the 138th pick in the NFL Draft.

By Heather Lang
 

Kenny goes to Kennywood

Kenny Pickett has been spotted at Kennywood. Taking pictures with Kenny Kangaroo and visiting the Steelers Country part of the park. 

He said he's looking forward to riding the Steel Curtain roller coaster.

The Steelers are throwing a Draft Party from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pickett is expected to be there, along with some Steelers alumni. There will be games for kids, entertainment, Q&A sessions, locker room access and more.

For more information, click here.

By Heather Lang
 

'Let's work'

DeMarvin Leal, the Steelers' third-round pick, is ready to hit the field. 

By Michael Guise
 

Pick No. 84

With the No. 84 overall pick, the Steelers selected DeMarvin Leal, a defensive lineman from Texas A&M.

By Michael Guise
 

Pick No. 52

With the No. 52 overall pick, the Steelers selected Georgia wide receiver George Pickens. 

The second-round pick was announced Friday in Las Vegas by current Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool.

By Michael Guise
 

Pulse of the fan

As soon as Pittsburgh made Kenny Pickett the pick, opinions from Steelers Nation came in fast and furious.

WATCH: Ross Guidotti reports:

Steelers fans celebrate Kenny Pickett staying in the city 02:34
By Michael Guise
 

'This was always the dream'

Kenny Pickett is plenty familiar with Pittsburgh sports media, but for the first time Friday, he spoke to reporters not as a Panther but as a Steeler.

The Steelers selected the former Pitt star at No. 20 in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

"Incredibly grateful to be here," he told reporters amid the cacophony of whirring cameras and flash pops.

Watch Pickett's news conference below:

By John P. Wise
 

Meet No. 8

Kenny Pickett will stick with No. 8.

It's the jersey number he wore for the University of Pittsburgh, and the Steelers have tweeted that it's the number he will wear for them, too.

By Heather Lang
 

Kenny Pickett arrives at Pittsburgh International Airport

Pickett arrived back in Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.

The Steelers posted video of him at Pittsburgh International Airport, getting off of his plane from Newark.

Take a look:

He also took the traditional photo with Franco Harris' statue.

And, then, recorded this message to fans.

By Heather Lang
 

Kenny Pickett to be introduced as a member of the Steelers

Pickett is expected to speak to the media sometime on Friday.

WATCH: Bryant Reed reports:

Kenny Pickett to be introduced as a member of the Steelers 02:03
By Mike Darnay
 

Behind the scenes

The Steelers gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at selecting Kenny Pickett at No. 20 in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday.

The team shared a 30-second clip of coach Mike Tomlin calling to let the former Pitt quarterback know that he is coming back to the Steel City.

The team then shared Pickett telling fans that the move is a "dream come true."

By Michael Guise
 

Pickett's the pick

Steelers Nation reached euphoria on Thursday night during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft when the team selected Kenny Pickett at No. 20.

T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward reacted to the pick on Twitter, showing their support. 

Even former Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges was excited for the Pitt graduate.

Read more about the pick here.

By Michael Guise
 

Pick No. 20

With the No. 20 overall pick, the Steelers selected Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett. 

The selection comes after a standout senior season at Pitt. The signal-caller finished third for the Heisman Trophy and threw for a team-record 4,319 yards passing and 42 passing touchdowns in his final season. 

He also became Pitt's all-time leader in completions, passing yards, total offense and passing touchdowns.

Pickett also took home the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He was the first Pitt player to win the award, which goes to college football's top upperclassman quarterback who is scheduled to graduate with his class.

By Michael Guise
 

NFL Draft to Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey wants to bring the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh.

"The #NFLDraft is happening and all I can think about is how we should bring it to @Pittsburgh. Who's in?" the mayor tweeted Thursday night during the first round.

By Michael Guise
 

Moment of silence

Before the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, a moment of silence was held for Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins. 

He died after being hit by the driver of a dump truck in Florida earlier this month.

By Michael Guise
 

Draft Party in NJ

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi is in New Jersey on Thursday for a draft party with quarterback Kenny Pickett, who is from Oakhurst, New Jersey.

By Michael Guise
 

Steelers HQ

KDKA's Rich Walsh is on the South Side preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft at Pittsburgh Steelers HQ.

Follow him on Twitter for updates and analysis of every pick.  

By Michael Guise
 

Where is Kenny Pickett going?

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett is expected by many to be selected in Thursday's first round, but where? NFL Draft experts have submitted their final mock draft ahead of tonight's big event. 

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Find out what the experts are predicting here.

By Michael Guise
 

Steelers to make 7 picks in 2022 Draft

Going into the draft, the team currently has the following picks:

  • Round 1 - 20th overall pick
  • Round 2 - 52nd overall pick
  • Round 3 - 84th overall pick
  • Round 4 - 138th overall pick
  • Round 6 - 208th overall pick
  • Round 7 - 225th overall pick
  • Round 7 - 241st overall pick
By Mike Darnay
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