Steelers selected Oklahoma S Robert Spears-Jennings with the No. 224 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Spears-Jennings (6’2/205) played a backup role for the Sooner as an underclassmen. He opened his junior season as a backup but took over as a full-time starter in his third game. RSJ proved to be a great find for Oklahoma as he racked up 2.5 sacks, one interception, and an SEC-leading four forced fumbles. Spears-Jennings couldn’t sustain the big plays in his final season and was limited to one forced fumble, one pick, and no sacks. Spears-Jennings doesn’t have a great feel for zone coverage and looks a bit stiff when matched up with receivers in man coverage. Despite the down season, Spears-Jennings kept his draft stock afloat at the NFL Combine with a blazing 4.32 40-yard dash. He may be best suited for a two-down role in the pros, but his 2024 production and straight-line speed should be enough to earn that gig in the long run. He also has nearly 500 career special teams snaps to his name, meaning his team won’t have any issues finding work for him as a rookie.