Roman Wilson joins Steelers' WR pipeline in 3rd round

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 84 overall.

Wilson led the Wolverines with 789 receiving yards and 12 touchdown catches to earn a second-team All-Big Ten nod in 2023.

Drafting talented wide receivers early in 2024 was a priority for the Steelers, who traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason. They also recently signed Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins, adding them to a WR depth chart headlined by George Pickens.

The Steelers used their first three picks in 2024 on offensive players. Pittsburgh drafted tackle Troy Fautanu in the first round and center Zach Frazier in Round 2.

Wilson is the third second-round wide receiver selected by the Steelers since 2020 after Chase Claypool and Pickens.

Pre-draft profile

Wilson will be a factor in the slot after being very effective in that role at Michigan. His quick release and speed make him a strong route-runner. He shows a good understanding and ability to stem routes with craft footwork or head fakes to give himself separation over the middle of the field. He also does a good job at recognizing and finding open space against zone. Although he doesn't have the size or strength to be a boundary receiver, Wilson has everything in his tool kit to be a high-floor starter in the slot in the NFL.

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