Overview
- Pittsburgh hosted six receiver prospects on pre-draft visits, including USC's Makai Lemon and Washington's Denzel Boston, as ESPN reports the team is likely to use early picks on pass catchers.
- Mock drafts now frequently project a receiver at No. 21, with Bleacher Report slotting Lemon there after his 1,156-yard, 11-touchdown season and Biletnikoff Award in 2025.
- Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson has also been linked to the Steelers at No. 21, with insider Mark Kaboly citing Tyson’s mentorship under former Pittsburgh star Hines Ward.
- The depth chart stays thin beyond DK Metcalf and new addition Michael Pittman Jr., who arrived in March on a three-year, $59 million contract, with only Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek carrying notable NFL snaps.
- Analysts say DK Metcalf’s deal likely needs a rework that could put a trade on the table, while Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain status continues to influence how aggressively Pittsburgh pursues veteran versus rookie receivers.