Elite return specialist could fall to Steelers in 2026 NFL Draft
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for wide receiver and return specialist Kaden Wetjen of Iowa.
One of the best kick returners in all of college football — Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen — checks a lot of boxes for the Pittsburgh Steelers , especially when considering his projected Day 3 price tag. Here’s a look at Wetjen’s scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights. Kaden Wetjen, WR/KR, Iowa Height: 5 feet 9 3/8 inches Weight: 193 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.
47 seconds Projection: Sixth- to seventh-round Strengths Great top-end speed Outstanding vision on returns Excellent hands Good ball security Electric as a return specialist (six total touchdowns from 2024–2025) Concerns Undersized frame (5'9 3/8", 193 lbs, 29 5/8") Struggles against press coverage Very limited production as a receiver Stats 2024: Three receptions, 46 yards, zero touchdowns 2025: 20 receptions, 151 yards, one touchdown Note : From 2023-2025, Wetjen returned 57 punts for 954 yards and four touchdowns, as well as 56 kickoffs for 1,538 yards and two touchdowns. Highlights There is no justification for ever kicking/punting the ball to Kaden Wetjen lol pic. twitter.
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