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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be on the clock with the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft this Thursday, and there are rumblings that they might be eyeing a wide receiver with that selection.
If the Steelers are looking to add a receiver with their first pick, selecting a player who can excel in the slot might be a smart move. According to Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski predicted Pittsburgh to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
"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 on Monday.
"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 for three seasons at USC, where he recorded 137 receptions for 2,008 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns across 33 games.
If the Steelers decide to draft Lemon, it could clear the way for them to trade wide receiver DK Metcalf after the draft.
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