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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steelers make 4th round selection
The Steelers have selected wide receiver Calvin Austin III of Memphis with the 138th pick in the NFL Draft.
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.
'Let's work'
DeMarvin Leal, the Steelers' third-round pick, is ready to hit the field.
Pick No. 84
With the No. 84 overall pick, the Steelers selected DeMarvin Leal, a defensive lineman from Texas A&M.
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.
Pulse of the fan
'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:
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.
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.
Kenny Pickett to be introduced as a member of the Steelers
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what the experts are predicting here.
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