Let's Ride: Checking the Steelers Stock Report before the NFL Draft
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In this episode of the Steel Curtain Network's 'Let's Ride,' host Jeff Harbin delivers a comprehensive pre-draft stock report for the Pittsburgh Steelers, analyzing player performance and roster dynamics ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. He begins with a sponsor segment for Meinl Schmidt Distillery, followed by a detailed breakdown of the Steelers' roster, identifying five players and positions in 'stock down' categories—Caleb Johnson, Roman Wilson, the return man role, left tackle depth, and the quarterback room—due to recent signings and injuries. In contrast, he highlights several 'stock up' areas: Will Howard’s promising reception under new coach Mike McCarthy, the addition of offensive weapons like Michael Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle, and improved depth across the defensive line, cornerback group, and offensive line. The second half features a mailbag segment with fan questions, including personal draft memories and plans for the annual draft party in Hagerstown, Maryland, which Harbin confirms will be a recurring event. He concludes with a mock draft scenario using Pro Football Network’s simulator, rejecting trade offers from Philadelphia and Green Bay, and ultimately selecting Penn State offensive guard Vega Ione with the 21st pick, citing his potential to anchor the line for years.
Caleb Johnson and Roman Wilson are stock down due to new competition and roster depth concerns.
The Steelers' quarterback room remains a stock down area without a proven starter.
Will Howard’s stock is rising due to positive early buzz from Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan.
The Steelers’ offensive weapons are improving with additions like Michael Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle.
Defensive line and cornerback depth are trending up, signaling a stronger defense.
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Sponsor: Meinl Schmidt Distillery
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Welcome & Episode Overview
Jeff Harbin welcomes listeners, sets the tone for the episode, and outlines the structure: Steelers stock report, mailbag, and a mock draft scenario.
Stock Down: Key Players & Positions
Harbin details five stock down areas: Caleb Johnson (backfield depth), Roman Wilson (receiver competition), return man uncertainty, left tackle instability, and quarterback room concerns.
Stock Up: Rising Players & Units
“Will Howard has to be walking into these workouts with his chest puffed out. I'm not saying it's going to happen, but he's got to be feeling that way.”
Mailbag: Fan Questions & Draft Party Plans
Fan questions cover early draft memories, favorite draft moments, and the future of the Hagerstown draft party, which Harbin confirms will be annual.
“If he falls to 21, I feel like he would be very similar when David DeCastro fell to the Steelers when he was coming out of Stanford.”
“Will Howard has to be walking into these workouts with his chest puffed out. I'm not saying it's going to happen, but he's got to be feeling that way.”
“The quarterback room without a starter, an established starter, has to be a stock down position. Has to be.”
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Jeff Harbin
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Steel Curtain Network
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Hagerstown
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Mike McCarthy
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Will Howard
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Joey Porter Jr.
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Vega Ione
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Roman Wilson
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Caleb Johnson
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Broderick Jones
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