Skyler Bell: Steelers' Potential Steal in NFL Draft

0:00On April 7th, Pittsburgh Steelers fans, if they skip why receivers in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, they might snag Yukon's. Skyler Bell, later on, Day 2 or 3. Dave Hellman from the Athletic Football Show calls him Jamar Chase Light, a freak athlete whose explosive, powerful, and can high-point balls or bulldoze defenders. Hellman says Bell won't be a top 10 pick or instant all pro, but his skillset screams value in this weaker receiver class. With 12 picks in hand, the Steelers could grab him without burning early capital. Bell started at Wisconsin, catching just one pass as a freshman, then blew up with 30 catches for 424 yards and 5 scores in. His sophomore year. Numbers dipped in 2023, so he transferred home to Yukon, exploding for 860 yards as a junior, and going consensus. All American senior year, with 101 receptions, 1,278 yards, and 13 touchdowns.

1:01At the combine, the 6 foot 0, 192 pounder, clocked a 4.440 yard dash, a 1.5 3 10 yard split, and a 41 inch vertical. He's turning 24 in July, lacks elite explosiveness or strength against press, but his reliable hands and route running make him a slot fit. Next to guys like DK Metcalf, Steelers could shore up the offensive line early, then had Bell to polish their receiver room, smart value play, if they buy the Chase Comp. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.