Steelers Target Wide Receiver Depth in 2025 Draft: Who’s Next?

Pittsburgh, PA – February 23, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver corps needs a boost, and the 2025 draft could deliver it. After a 2024-2025 season where George Pickens’ 1,025 yards stood alone—Calvin Austin III trailed at 285—I’ve felt the offense’s limits firsthand. With the 21st pick, Pittsburgh is eyeing talent, and X and r/steelers are abuzz with names like Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up 1,423 college yards.

McMillan’s 6’5” frame could pair with Pickens to terrorize defenses, a dream for fans like me who saw the Steelers falter against elite secondaries last year. Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka, with his crisp routes, offers another option if McMillan’s snapped up early. The team’s WR depth ranked near the NFL’s bottom (PFF), and losses like the wildcard defeat to Baltimore exposed it. “Pickens can’t do it all,” a Redditor posted, echoing my frustration.

Pittsburgh’s $53 million cap space (OverTheCap) could lure a free agent, but a cost-effective rookie aligns with Omar Khan’s strategy. I’ve tracked mock drafts on X—McMillan’s a fan favorite, with one tweet gushing, “He’s our next superstar!” The offensive line improved with rookies like Zach Frazier, yet without more weapons, any QB—Fields or otherwise—faces an uphill climb.

Tomlin’s hinted at needing “more threats,” and the draft’s deep WR class is a golden chance. As a fan, I’m tired of one-dimensional attacks—give me a duo to rival the Bengals’ Chase-Higgins. Will Pittsburgh land the spark to ignite 2025? The pick at 21 could tell the tale.