The Pittsburgh Steelers are wasting no time locking in their future stars. As the team's rookies hit the field for their first minicamp, the front office has been busy crossing names off the to-do list—and three more members of the 2026 draft class just inked their deals.

On Saturday morning, the Steelers announced they had signed third-round cornerback Daylen Everett, third-round guard Gennings Dunker, and fifth-round fullback Riley Nowakowski to their slotted rookie contracts. These three join a growing list of draftees who are officially under contract, including fourth-round wide receiver Kaden Wetjen, sixth-round offensive tackle Gabriel Rubio, and seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings.

That's six players signed and accounted for, but there's still work to be done. The remaining unsigned players include first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, second-round wide receiver Germie Bernard, third-round quarterback Drew Allar, and seventh-round running back Eli Heidenreich. With minicamp underway, getting these deals done quickly is a priority.

It's a smart trend around the league: teams are increasingly eager to get draft picks signed before they even step on the practice field. While unsigned players can participate under a letter of protection—which guarantees their contract in case of a serious injury—there's no substitute for having the real deal in place. For the Steelers, that peace of mind is worth its weight in gold.