WR PIT
College: Michigan | Rookie
Height: 0'0" | Weight: 0 lbs
Birth Date:
2024 Bye Week: 9
Rostered: 19.3%
Started: 0.1%
Total Pts: 0
Avg Pts: 0
Free Agent
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.
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.
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The Athletic's Mark Kaboly writes that the biggest surprise of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason is that they seem perfectly satisfied watching how the WR2 position plays out in training camp among middle-of-the-road receivers Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins, Calvin Austin III, Scotty Miller, Marquez Callaway and Dez Fitzpatrick behind George Pickens. Whether they address the position before the season could hinge on the play of rookie Roman Wilson, but the entire group has been underwhelming enough that a big swing seems imminent. Receiver depth is severely lacking in Pittsburgh after they traded away Diontae Johnson this offseason. Austin, a fourth-rounder in 2022, could be the most intriguing option for an increased role in deeper fantasy leagues if the Steelers don't make a splash addition at the position. Training camp will give us a better idea of how the receiver depth chart will shake out.
From RotoBaller
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected University of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson with the No. 84 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old was one of J.J. McCarthy's favorite targets on the national champion Wolverines. He caught 49 passes for 789 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, showcasing his speed, hands, and route running skills on a national stage. The Steelers have been looking for wide receiver help ever since trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. Wilson could immediately slot into the Steelers' No. 2 wide receiver role alongside George Pickens, giving him appeal in both redraft and dynasty leagues.
Dynasty | The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson in round three of the NFL Draft. Dynasty Analysis: Now this is interesting. Somehow the 14th wide receiver taken overall, Wilson still has some tantalizing upside. Pittsburgh has historically done very well with receivers taken in the middle rounds and he fits the mold of a player with upside who could blossom in the right environment. With George Pickens the only real certainty on the depth chart, Wilson makes for a solid "high ceiling and low floor" type of rookie pick in the middle rounds of a rookie draft.
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