Steelers Predicted To Add 2,008-Yard WR To Pair With Michael Pittman Jr.
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If the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to add a wide receiver with their first pick in this year's draft, they may be able to snag one of the top prospects ranked on many draft analysts' boards without needing to move up from pick No. 21.
Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski published a mock draft on Wednesday, predicting that the Steelers will select USC's wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 21st pick.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers already upgraded their group of wide receivers with the acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts. The front office shouldn't stop there," Sobleski wrote.
"USC's Makai Lemon can complete the group and provide a different skill set that will complement DK Metcalf and Pittman quite well, giving the Steelers' starting quarterback the best possible opportunity to get the offense off the ground."
Lemon played three seasons at USC, recording 137 receptions for 2,008 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Even though the Steelers traded for Pittman this offseason, they could be considering a trade involving wide receiver DK Metcalf after the draft or later in the season. Selecting Lemon could make it easier for the Steelers to pull off that move.
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