Roman Wilson
WR - Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesWilson can rip zone coverage with hot, nasty speed and fluid hips. He can slice through off coverage as a steady target (2.0% drop rate in 2023). Wilson has a quick first step and speed, which allows him to gain separation on shallow crossers and stop routes. He can stretch a defense vertically, but he's not a YAC threat or a wondrous tackle breaker. Wilson had only nine missed tackles forced and 5.4 yards after the catch per reception in college. He can make plays with the ball in his hands, but it's reliant upon his speed. Wilson needs to continue to hone his releases. Wilson can beat zone coverage, but the instances that he has faced press coverage have given him fits. He hasn't exhibited the necessary release package or upper body strength to beat press coverage. Once a corner gets their hands on him, it is game over. Wilson struggles to play through contact during his routes. He should continue to operate as a slot receiver in the NFL. Dynasty Outlook: Wilson should push to start in two wide receiver sets immediately in Pittsburgh. The Steelers drafted him in the third round, and their talented rookie should be in the lineup in Week 1 over Van Jefferson or Calvin Austin unless Mike Tomlin goes the route of veteran deference. Wilson is a strong late second-round/early third-round rookie draft pick in all formats. The biggest hindrance to his short and long-term upside could be Arthur Smith. Since 2021, Smith has directed offenses that had the third-highest neutral rushing rate, and I don't see that changing in Pittsburgh. As long as Smith is calling the shots, the passing volume will be limited, so Wilson will have to be hyper-efficient with his targets.
Player News
View More NewsThe Pittsburgh Steelers have selected WR Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
It only makes sense the Steelers took a wide receiver on Day 2. They recently traded Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, leaving a need at wide receiver for their new look offense. Wilson figures to step into the Steelers and get some immediate work, but likely won't be higher than a flex play in most 12-team leagues.
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Rankings
View More RankingsECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
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Draft | WR #82 | WR #63 | WR #110 | 22 |
Dynasty | WR #56 | WR #45 | WR #79 | 21 |
ECR vs ADP
Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
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35.1 | 466.7 | 2.5 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0.6 | 60.8 |
Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
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Player stats are not available for the 2023 season |
Game Log
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Player does not have any game data for the 2023 season |
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Schedule information for the 2024 season is not available for this player |