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Danny Smith: Diontae Johnson’s Hamstrings ‘Better Be In Pretty Good Shape’ If He Expects To Return Kicks This Year

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t draft Diontae Johnson in the third round because they saw him as their next returner. But that doesn’t mean that they won’t use him there if he proves to be the best option, especially if he begins the regular season without a significant role in the offense.

While he doesn’t have to worry about making the roster, he does have to earn every role that he gets this year. And before he can even thinking about playing on both offense and special teams as a returner at the same time, there is one important thing that he has to show: excellent conditioning.