Steelers Need More From Roman Wilson, Kaleb Johnson Next Season
Injuries and struggles have sidelined promising Pittsburgh Steelers third-round draft picks Roman Wilson and Kaleb Johnson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have three third-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and that might not be such a good thing. They selected Roman Wilson in 2024 after he helped Michigan win the national championship. Last year, the Steelers took Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson after he led the nation in rushing.
Both players have made a negligible impact with the Steelers. In fact, that might be being kind. Wilson played in only one game as a rookie and had no catches as he dealt with injuries.
The following season, he appeared in 13 games, earned four starts for a receiver-needy team, and managed 12 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns. However, general manager Omar Khan says the Steelers are not giving up on Wilson. “You guys have heard me talk about my belief in Roman,” Khan said, referring to the media.
“I think Roman's a talented player. ” Wilson had strong production at Michigan, but his impact in the NFL has not yet matched it. As it stands now, Wilson is the likely starter at slot receiver, joining wideouts DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.