2024 RTSports Outlook

The Steelers picked Wilson in the third round of this year's draft, adding some much needed firepower at the receiver spot. Wilson is a speed burner and top deep threat at the position. He can run by defenders in a hurry. He is a bit of a one-dimensional player at this stage of his career and will need to improve his route tree to be a more complete receiver. He also lacks a little elusiveness, especially if you consider his game-changing speed. Wilson could challenge to start right away opposite George Pickens.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Wilson is an intriguing rookie receiver for the coming year. He has a pretty high weekly ceiling because of his big-game ability. He probably will be a frustrating fantasy play, though, because his catch totals might not be great in year one. He could get around 50 receptions for 750 yards and a few scores.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

Many were surprised during the 2024 NFL Draft when Michigan WR Roman Wilson slipped to the Third Round (No. 84 overall), but he landed in a good spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who know a thing or two about drafting WRs on Day 2 of the draft. After WR Diontae Johnson was traded to Carolina, a huge void opened up in the Steelers pass-catching corps alongside WR George Pickens. While there are still some questions about Pittsburgh's QB situation, they've given themselves options with veteran QB Russell Wilson and QB Justin Fields. Wilson had just 40 receptions for 648 yards and 11 TDs in 2023 at Michigan, but he was in a very run-heavy offense that didn't need to pass the ball much en route to winning the national championship. Wilson is a very polished, versatile receiver with the potential to make waves as a rookie as long as the Steelers don't revert to a slow pace of play on offense under OC Arthur Smith.

Many were surprised during the 2024 NFL Draft when Michigan WR Roman Wilson slipped to the Third Round (No. 84 overall), but he landed in a good spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who know a thing or two about drafting WRs on Day 2 of the draft. After WR Diontae Johnson was traded to Carolina, a huge void opened up in the Steelers pass-catching corps alongside WR George Pickens. While there are still some questions about Pittsburgh's QB situation, they've given themselves options with veteran QB Russell Wilson and QB Justin Fields. Wilson had just 40 receptions for 648 yards and 11 TDs in 2023 at Michigan, but he was in a very run-heavy offense that didn't need to pass the ball much en route to winning the national championship. Wilson is a very polished, versatile receiver with the potential to make waves as a rookie as long as the Steelers don't revert to a slow pace of play on offense under OC Arthur Smith.