With the NFL Combine buzzing with activity, the Pittsburgh Steelers are laser-focused on evaluating new talent, particularly at the wide receiver position. The team's recent struggles to maintain a reliable receiving duo have been well-documented, with George Pickens and DK Metcalf each taking turns as the primary target over the past two seasons. Now, the Steelers are looking to bolster their receiving corps through both free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft.
One name that’s generating considerable excitement is USC’s Makai Lemon. Lemon made quite an impression at the Combine, and his potential fit with the Steelers has fans and analysts alike intrigued.
Lemon expressed his admiration for Aaron Rodgers, saying it would be "pretty cool" to catch a touchdown pass from the legendary quarterback. While some Steelers fans may have mixed feelings about Rodgers' return, Lemon and other draft prospects clearly hold him in high esteem. This connection adds an interesting layer to the Steelers’ draft strategy, especially with the possibility of Rodgers continuing as the team's quarterback in 2026.
NFL Network's draft expert Daniel Jeremiah ranks Lemon as the tenth-best prospect overall and the second-best playmaker behind Carnell Tate. For the Steelers, securing Lemon would likely require a strategic move up the draft board, as he’s not expected to fall to their current 21st overall pick.
The Steelers’ need for a dynamic receiver like Lemon remains pressing. If they can’t address this in free agency, the draft will be crucial. With Rodgers potentially leading the offense, adding a talent like Lemon could be a game-changer for Pittsburgh’s offensive future.