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Steelers draft buzz building around massive defensive line target

It's the NFL Scouting Combine—a time for NFL teams to visit with dozens of players as they familiarize themselves with the nation's best prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. It's also a time for smokescreens, draft buzz, and rumors. And the Pittsburgh Steelers are already in the thick of it.

On Wednesday, the Steelers' brass was in Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine festivities. One day after general manager Omar Khan addressed the media, we're learning of players who have already had formal meetings with the team. One of those players is Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.