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Steelers Bet Big on Jaylin Wetjen for Kick Return Game

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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Jaylin Wetjen, a dynamic return specialist from Iowa, in the fourth round of the draft. Wetjen, known for his six return touchdowns in college and two Jet awards, is expected to be the teams primary kick and punt returner. However, his receiving skills are limited, and analysts are divided on the pick, with some comparing his potential to Percy Harvin and others questioning the use of a mid-round choice on a niche role. The selection adds excitement to the Steelers special teams but remains to be seen if Wetjen will expand his role beyond a return threat.

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Steelers Bet Big on Jaylin Wetjen for Kick Return Game

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Steelers Bet Big on Jaylin Wetjen for Kick Return Game. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 25, Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed Iowa's Jalen wet gin in the fourth round, betting big on reviving their kick return game right out the gate. He said to be the main guy handling kicks and puns from day one, filling a spot that's been weak for them lately. Wet gin's got real juice back there, scoring six return touchdowns over the last two years in college. He even snagged the Jedi War twice, the top honor for return specialists, though his receiving numbers are slim at just 197, career yards. Analysts are split, but mostly may on the pick, handing out grades like C++ down to D- minus. They see him as a lecture can fun, but question spending a mid-round choice on a niche role when other roster holds scream louder. Some compare his upside to stars like Percy Harvin, while others figure he could mix in as a gadget back on swings or check downs. Still, plenty think they could have waited to the seventh round and grab more offensive firepower instead. Bottom line, this adds spark to special teams, but it'll be interesting to watch if wet

gin cars out of bigger roll or stays just a return threat as. Training camp heats up. Stay locked in with NFL News Today. AI-powered updates.

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