Heading into the NFL Draft, it was painfully obvious that the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to add another playmaker to the mix on offense. The result was selecting Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the third round with the 84th overall selection.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tyler Boyd deal could have been reignited now that the NFL Draft is over. But with Roman Wilson filling the slot role, which would be redundant with Boyd, it seemed more and more unlikely.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2024 NFL Draft with numerous needs to address, and securing talent at the wide receiver position was crucial. Fortunately, they felt they hit the mark with their selections.
Given the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of depth at wide receiver, rookie Roman Wilson should see a lot of playing time in Year 1. Because of this, Chris Simms of NBC Sports envisions Wilson having a breakout rookie year that resembles what Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams did in 2023.
In the short term, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is one of the most important players from this draft class. Wilson is a speedy dot on the football field, and he is a fantastic middle-of-the-field route runner who wins on overs and crossers throughout his tape at Michigan.
With the selection of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers now have five players on the team from the state of Hawaii — Wilson, Nate and Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and Breiden Fehoko.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson will wear No. 10, according to the NFL Jersey Numbers account on X. That is now the fourth rookie who has revealed their jersey number, with Troy Fautanu donning No.
The Miami Dolphins are signing Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract worth up to $8.25 million. This takes perhaps the top free-agent wide receiver off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster.
Given the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of depth at wide receiver, rookie Roman Wilson should see a lot of playing time in Year 1. Because of this, Chris Simms of NBC Sports envisions Wilson having a breakout rookie year that resembles what Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams did in 2023.
Given the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of depth at wide receiver, rookie Roman Wilson should see a lot of playing time in Year 1. Because of this, Chris Simms of NBC Sports envisions Wilson having a breakout rookie year that resembles what Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams did in 2023.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten nothing but praise when it comes to their 2024 draft class, which is the second year in a row that has happened for General Manager Omar Khan and Assistant General Manager Andy Weidl.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Roman Wilson, he earned all sorts of comparisons. He compared himself to one of Russell Wilson’s top targets, Tyler Lockett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tyler Boyd deal could be reignited now that the NFL Draft is over. That seems certain, but Roman Wilson fills the slot role, which would be redundant with Boyd.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few remaining holes to address on their roster following their strong performance in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite drafting Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the third round, the Steelers could sign a free-agent wide receiver to complete their receiver room.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Roman Wilson, he earned all sorts of comparisons. He compared himself to one of Russell Wilson’s top targets, Tyler Lockett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tyler Boyd deal could be reignited now that the NFL Draft is over. That seems certain, but Roman Wilson fills the slot role, which would be redundant with Boyd.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Roman Wilson, he earned all sorts of comparisons. He compared himself to one of Russell Wilson’s top targets, Tyler Lockett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are being recognized for having one of the best draft classes in the entire NFL. The weekend was extremely exciting for fans and General Manager Omar Khan addressed every key need that the team had in some form.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Roman Wilson, he earned all sorts of comparisons. He compared himself to one of Russell Wilson’s top targets, Tyler Lockett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a glaring need for a second playmaker at wide receiver entering the 2024 NFL Draft. George Pickens established himself in the 2023 season as a potential premier pass-catcher in the league with his first 1,000-plus receiving yard season, while leading the league in yards per reception.
Teams have a decent track record of finding players later in the draft (Tom Brady, anyone?), but most NFL Draft experts would tell you that the meat and potatoes of any draft are the top 100 picks.
The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded, leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers with an impressive haul. While they acquired quality talent across various positions, notable gaps remain in their roster, particularly in the secondary and wide receiver corps.
The Steelers had yet another strong draft, which is viewed by most experts as one of the best in the league. Pittsburgh's 2024 NFL Draft class is so highly regarded that one analyst believes it landed the next Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a strategic move in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson with the No. 84 pick. This decision has ignited excitement among fans and analysts alike, intrigued by Wilson’s explosive athleticism and potential to elevate the Steelers’ offensive arsenal.
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