STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 8: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

OLAIVAVEGA IOANE

• Position: Guard
• College: Penn State (2022-25)
• Class: R-Junior
• Age: 21
• Height: 6-4
• Weight: 320
• Hand: 10 1/2"
• Arms: 32 3/4"
• 40-yard dash: N/A

STATS

• 2025: 11 games, 0 sacks allowed, 0 QB hits allowed, four hurries allowed

• 2023-24: 29 games, three sacks allowed, four QB hits allowed, 24 hurries allowed

STRENGTHS

• Prototypical guard build

• Power, balance, finish pop off film

• Refined hands, footwork when driving

• Good technique, hands in pass pro

• Shed weight to improve mobility

WEAKNESSES

• Limited in lateral zone run schemes

• Can struggle against stunts

• Inconsistent against twitchy rushers

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
8. Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State