Steelers Eye Day 2 WR Gems After Eagles Snatch Makai Lemon
Pittsburgh sports fans are feeling the sting after the Philadelphia Eagles snatched Makai Lemon in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Omar Khan was on a call with Lemon when the Eagles traded up to select him 20th overall, forcing the Steelers to pivot and pick former Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at 21. Despite missing out on Lemon, the Steelers still have various promising wide receiver prospects to consider as the draft continues. With 11 remaining picks, Khan may look to trade up from No. 53 overall in the second round, which starts Friday night at 7 p.m. ET. Top Remaining WR Options for the Steelers: Germie Bernard (Alabama) - 2025 Stats: 64 receptions, 862 yards, 7 TDs - Strengths: Versatile, dependable with a low drop rate (2.9%) - Weaknesses: Lacks top-end speed, inconsistent at the catch point Antonio Williams (Clemson) - 2024-25 Stats: 15 receiving TDs (led ACC) - Strengths: Punt-return ability, fluid route runner - Weaknesses: Injury history, not explosive Denzel Boston (Washington) - 2025 Stats: 62 receptions, 3.1% drop rate - Strengths: Strong after the catch, physical blocker - Weaknesses: Stiff on sharp cuts, occasional body-catching Brenen Thompson (Mississippi State) - 2025 Stats: 1,054 yards, 18.5 YPC - Strengths: Elite burst, big-play potential - Weaknesses: Smaller frame, body-catching tendency Malachi Fields (Virginia) - 2024 Stats: 58 catches, 811 yards, 15.0 YPC - Strengths: Strong hands, big catch radius - Weaknesses: Limited speed, modest production With a focus on enhancing their receiving corps, the Steelers' next moves could significantly shape their offensive strategy for the upcoming season.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-24