With just under one month until the 2023 NFL draft, we decided to take the Steelers roster, positional unit by positional unit and break things down as far as who the Steelers have, how high a draft priority the position is and based on that, who some potential targets are.
This time, we are talking wide receivers.
Who the Steelers have
The Steelers currently have two exceptional wide receivers on the roster, both of which couldn’t be more different. George Pickens is a walking highlight reel who struggles to get open but it doesn’t matter because he catches everything regardless.
Meanwhile, Diontae Johnson uses his quickness and agility to get open as well as any receiver in the NFL but his catch rate is underwhelming. Beyond these two, the Steelers have virtually no experienced, reliable talent on the roster.
What do they need?
Pittsburgh must add a third wide receiver. Trading Chase Claypool was the right move last season but now he must be replaced. And since the Steelers have made no attempt to add a veteran, we assume they will once again dig into the draft to find a star.
In terms of the type of receiver, it isn’t as simple as finding a slot receiver. The Steelers need a guy who can move outside as well to allow Pickens and Johnson to play in the slot at times.
Potential prospects
Here are some prospects, all of which should be available in the third round and beyond who would give the Steelers a great combination of inside and outside production and really open up the options on offense.
A.T. Perry, Wake Forest
Jonathan Mingo, Mississippi
Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State
Parker Washington, Penn State
Ronnie Bell, Michigan
