Steelers selected Michigan WR Roman Wilson with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

27 April 2024

It’s not a landing spot that will produce a ton of target volume for Wilson, but the departure of Diontae Johnson to Carolina this offseason opens up a potential WR2 role in Arthur Smith’s run-first offense. Wilson (5’11/185) played 59.6 percent of his career snaps from the slot while with Michigan, and will likely see a similar role at the NFL. Playing in a run-heavy offense led by Jim Harbaugh, opportunities in the passing game were sparse for Wilson, who totaled just 107 catches for 1,707 yards and 20 touchdowns in his four-year career. The efficiency metrics of 5.5 YAC/REC and 2.29 YPRR he posted for his career are more than passable for NFL prospects. Showing off 4.39 speed at the NFL Scouting Combine, Wilson has the explosiveness and athleticism to flourish at the next level. Prior to last season, he never saw more than 37 targets come his way. It’s possible there’s still some untapped potential for Wilson to display once he’s operating in a more traditional offense. Wilson could be relevant right away in Pittsburgh.