Steelers' Third-Round Picks Struggle, Draft Targets Eyed

It's March 22nd. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm

Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold three-third round picks, heading into

this year's NFL Draft. But their recent selections in that round have raised them. Concerns.

Wide receiver Roman Wilson, taken after his standout college season at Michigan, and running

back Caleb Johnson from Iowa, have both struggled to make. An impact so far. Wilson saw limited

action as a rookie due to injuries, playing just one game with no catches. In a second

year, he suited up for 13 games, starting four, and posted 12 receptions for 166 yards

and two touchdowns. Which fell short for a team-needing receiver help. General manager Omar

Khan remains optimistic about Wilson, who could line up as the slot starter alongside DK Metcalf

and Michael Pittman Jr. Still, the Steelers win 10-8 last season, snagged the AFC North

Crown for the first time since 2020 and bowed out in the wildcard. Round. Johnson flashed

big numbers in college, but hit a wall in the pros, highlighted by a key kickoff blunder

early on that caused them a game. He finished with 69 rushing yards on 28 carries and one

catch for nine yards, landing third on the depth chart behind Jalen Warren, and Rico Dattle.

With the draft approaching, Pittsburgh plans to target at least one wide receiver, likely early,

to bolster the line of right away and address these ongoing growing pains.