The versatile third-round pick could make an impact on special teams
There’s been plenty of chatter about the Steelers receiver room this offseason, and on the second day of training camp, we got a look at how one of the fresher faces might be utilized. Roman Wilson was utilized on both kick and punt return and could be a candidate to make an impact on special teams in 2024.
#Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson fielding kicks. Could spell Jaylen Warren during the season
— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) July 26, 2024
There’s a lot to like about the Steelers’ new shiny toy on offense. Wilson was selected 84th overall out of Michigan after leading the National Champion Wolverines in catches and TDs.
One thing is for certain, the guy knows how to make big plays. Of his 48 catches, 80% either went for a touchdown or a first down. That home-run threat ability could pay dividends in the return game.
Another fresh face wearing black and gold this season is swiss-army knife and arguably one of the best specialists of all time, Cordarrelle Patterson, who signed with the Steelers immediately after the NFL adopted their new kick return rules, which will assuredly see a significant uptick in returns.
Between Patterson, Wilson – and potentially RB Jaylen Warren – the Steelers could be building an elite return unit on a team that lacked explosive moments throughout the last few years.