After the Pittsburgh Steelers traded away WR Diontae Johnson, the team has a huge hole at the position next to WR George Pickens. In a deep and talented receiver draft class, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Steelers selecting LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round.
“Thomas, who ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the combine, has a tremendous blend of speed and size (6-foot-3). He caught 17 touchdown passes last season, leading the FBS. Pittsburgh had just 13 total touchdown passes in 2023. Thomas and George Pickens could form an exciting pass-catching duo.”
The Steelers had a formal meeting with Thomas at the Combine, and his size would make him a nice fit alongside George Pickens.