Steelers' Third-Round Picks Struggle, Draft Targets Eyed

0:00It'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

1:02big 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.