Steelers should target lightning-fast DB on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

[ASFN Admin]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers gear up for next week's 2026 NFL Draft, one prospect continues to look like an ideal fit.

Enter Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes — a projected Day 2 pick — whose versatility would make a great addition to Pittsburgh's secondary.

Here's a look at Stukes' scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona​

• Height: 6 feet, 5/8 inches
• Weight: 190 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds
• Projection: Second- to third-round

Strengths​

• Great zone coverage ability at safety and slot corner
• Excellent size for the nickel
• Versatility across multiple special teams units
• Outstanding production
• One-of-a-kind top speed

Concerns​

• Backpedal needs work
• Age concerns (24 years old as a rookie)
• Struggles to shed blocks
• Lateral agility doesn’t wow on tape

Stats​

• 2020: Zero interceptions, zero passes defended, eight combined tackles
• 2021: Zero interceptions, 7 passes defended, 31 combined tackles
• 2022: One interception, five passes defended, 42 combined tackles
• 2023: One interception, nine passes defended, 55 combined tackles
• 2024: One interception, two passes defended, 18 combined tackles
• 2025: Four interceptions, six passes defended, 52 combined tackles

Highlights​

Treydan Stukes is the next uber-athletic and ultra-versatile nickel DB who can immediately contribute in the NFL pic.twitter.com/Y8Bh2xa8Pi

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) February 2, 2026

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers NFL Draft scouting report: Treydan Stukes, Arizona

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