Some names to watch for Steelers in Day 2 of NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – The Steelers start Day 2 of the NFL Draft outside of Acrisure Stadium with four selections and a lot of options. They own the 53^rd, 76^th, 85^th and 99^th overall picks, the last three in the third round.

With needs at wide receiver, guard, safety with depth looks at linebacker, defensive line, tight end there are still several players who fit—a look at the top five still undrafted, plus the top receivers and the top players who visited the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Top five available per ESPN

• CB-Jerrod McCoy-Tennessee-likely would be higher but for a devastating knee injury last year
• S-Emmanueal McNeil-Warren-Toledo-visited the Steelers and projected by many to be a first-round pick
• CB-Avieon Terrell-Clemson-5’11”, 186 pounds can play press or zone and willing to be physical
• WR-Denzel Boston-Washington-big frame (6’4”, 212 pounds) with ability to go up and get the ball, made a college 30 visit to the Steelers
• DL-Kayden McDonald-Ohio State-in Pittsburgh for the draft was the Big 10 Defensive Lineman of the Year who can stuff the run & occupy blocker

Best wide receivers available after Boston

• Zachariah Branch-Georgia (5’9”, 177 pounds)-had 81 receptions for 811 yards and 6 TD last year, averaged 10.3 yards per catch over 3 year career
• Germie Bernard-Alabama (6’1”, 206 pounds)-visited the Steelers and team reportedly high on him, Bama leading receiver last 2 years, can be a problem in space
• Antonio Williams-Clemson (6’, 187 pounds)-slot receiver who had 11 TD in 2024, last year 55-604 yards, 4 TD has the ability to make you miss
• Chris Brazzell II-Tennessee (6’4”, 198 pounds)-62 receptions for 1,017 yards & 9 TD, SEC leader in yards per game, had 6 rec, 177 yds, 3 TD v Georgia
• Malachi Fields-Notre Dame (6’5”, 218 pounds)-can go up and get the ball as he did in a big game against Pitt finished averaging 17.5 yards per catch
• Skyler Bell-UConn (6’, 192 pounds)-All-American who averaged 17.2 yards per catch, had school-record 101 catches for 1,278 yds, 13 TD in 2024, visited Steelers

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Players who made Top 30 visits to Steelers still available

• Boston, Bell, Bernard, McNeil-Warren
• QB Carson Beck (6’5”, 233 pounds)-Miami-visited Steelers in Pittsburgh & at the NFL Combine, 72.4% completion, 3813 yards, 30 TD, 12 INT
• QB Drew Allar (6’5”, 228 pounds)-Penn State-missed much of last season due to injury, athletic, huge arm, visited Steelers on South Side & Combine
• Guard Keyland Rutledge (6’4”, 315 pounds)-Georgia Tech-did not allow a sack last season, 2-time All-American
• Guard Beau Stephens (6’5”, 315 pounds)-Iowa-1^st Team All-American and part of the top offensive line in the nation (Joe Moore Award)
• LB Jacob Rodriguez (6’1”, 231 pounds)-Texas Tech-Chuck Bednarik Award winner with 128 tackles (11 TFL, 7 forced fumbles, 4 interceptions)
• LB Kyle Louis (6’, 220 pounds)-Pitt-versatile linebacker with the speed to cover and the ability to play in the box
• LB Harold Perkins (6’1”, 223 pounds)-LSU-high athleticism score, Third-Team All-ACC with 56 tackles, 3 interceptions
• CB Malik Muhammad (6’, 182 pounds)-Texas-2^nd Team All-SEC with 2 INT and 4 PBU, comes from a football family
• S Treydan Stukes (6’1”, 190 pounds)-Arizona-ran a 4.33 40-yard dash, 3^rd Team All-American with 4 INT, 52 tackles