The Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen 18 wide receivers before choosing a wideout in the first round of the NFL draft. But ESPN’s Mel Kiper predicted that streak to end on March 19.
In his newest NFL mock draft, Kiper projected the Steelers to select Brian Thomas Jr., a wide receiver from LSU, to replace Diontae Johnson.
. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers to draft LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of his newest NFL mock draft. The Steelers traded Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, who was for cornerback,” wrote Kiper.
Donte Jackson on March 12. Without Johnson, George Pickens
is the only returning Pittsburgh receiver who had more than 200 receiving yards last season On March 15, the Steelers signed veteran receiver Van Jefferson . But his addition shouldn’t change Pittsburgh’s other plans at wideout. Jefferson had 209 receiving yards with 20 catches in 17 games with the.
Los Angeles Rams Atlanta Falcons last season. If the Steelers select a wide receiver in the first round, it will break a long Day 1 draft drought at that position for Pittsburgh. The last time the Steelers selected afirst-round wide receiver was Santonio Holmes in 2006
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers to draft LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of his newest NFL mock draft. 209 receiving yards with 20 catches in 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons last season.
If the Steelers select a wide receiver in the first round, it will break a long Day 1 draft drought at that position for Pittsburgh. The last time the Steelers selected a first-round wide receiver was Santonio Holmes in 2006.
