Dunker Adjusting to NFL Speed with Steelers

Dunker, a third-round selection in the 2026 NFL draft, has observed differences between college and pro football even during non-contact Organized Team Activities. He specifically mentioned that NFL linebackers are more athletic than those he faced during his three-year career as a starter at Iowa. biznow.biz

"These guys are a lot faster than college linebackers," Dunker said. "They're pretty quick, so maybe taking a little bit different angles because they're definitely a lot better athletes than me." The Steelers made offensive line a priority in the 2026 draft, selecting tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round before adding Dunker in the third, with the team counting on their young offensive linemen to adjust quickly to the NFL's speed.