Steelers Draft Notre Dame DT Gabriel Rubio at No. 210

The late-round pick adds run-stopping depth behind a veteran-led interior line.

Overview

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Notre Dame defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio with the 210th pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Rubio logged 66 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 14 run stops at Notre Dame, highlighting a run-first profile.
He joins a defensive front that already features Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, and Yahya Black.
He is the second defensive addition of this Steelers draft class along with Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette, and the team earlier took Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round.
The Steelers also executed a draft-day trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, reflecting active moves to build depth during the draft, according to Behind the Steel Curtain.