Steelers' Trade-Up Market | Omar Khan Ready to Move for Caleb Downs, Makai Lemon, or Jordyn Tyson?

The Locked On Steelers podcast dives deep into the Pittsburgh Steelers' potential draft-day strategy, focusing on their aggressive trade-up possibilities in the 2026 NFL Draft. Host Chris Carter emphasizes that the Steelers are poised to be major players in the trade market, potentially making two to three trades to reposition their 12 draft picks. The discussion centers on key targets like Makai Lemon, a USC wide receiver deemed the 'home run pick' of the class, and safety Caleb Downs, whose elite talent could transform the defense. Carter outlines realistic trade scenarios, suggesting the Steelers could trade a first and third-round pick to move up to the 15th overall pick (Buccaneers) to land Lemon, or consider a more aggressive move to the Chiefs' 9th pick—though he rates that as a low-probability 'get-up-out-of-your-seat' moment. The episode also explores the potential of trading TJ Watt for future picks, particularly a 2027 first-rounder, though Carter notes the difficulty of moving such a high-value player. Other topics include the development timeline for rookie receivers and the resurrection of the 'Weapons of Past Destruction' nickname if the Steelers draft a true elite wideout like Lemon or Jordyn Tyson. The show concludes with a call for listener engagement and hints at possible bonus episodes ahead of the draft.