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Steelers Draft Grades: Payton Wilson Plays with Special Athleticism

 The name for the Pittsburgh Steelers in this game was all about speed. Donte Jackson and Patrick Queen illustrated that, but now Payton Wilson illustrates the same thing.

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Steelers' Day 3 Mock Draft: Pittsburgh adds a capable starter at CB

The Pittsburgh Steelers left day one and two of the draft with A's across the board in terms of their picks.  There is still work to be done, however, with some depth needed on defense, and an influx of vigor needed at the CB position.

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Steelers Showing No Fear of the Injury Bug in Draft Evals

The Pittsburgh Steelers adapted a slogan during their 2023 backs-against-the-wall stretch run that “scared money don’t make money.” They might be applying that to their NFL Draft process, as well.

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Steelers' Payton Wilson Has Unique Medical History Which Caused Him To Slide

The Pittsburgh Steelers and General Manager Omar Khan have had a somewhat perfect 2024 NFL Draft through the first three rounds. Pittsburgh fixed the holes along the offensive line by selecting both Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier before getting George Pickens some help and acquiring Roman Wilson in the third round.

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The 3 biggest remaining needs for the Steelers heading into Day 3 of the NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are batting .1000 after their first four picks in the draft but there is still plenty of work to be done as the team looks to get further in the playoffs in 2024-2025.

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Steelers throw injury concerns out of the window to select hyper-athletic LB Payton Wilson 98th overall

It's official: The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted NC State LB Payton Wilson with the 98th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Easily the most athletic LB in the class, Wilson plays with a search-and-destroy kind of attitude and demeanor while on the field.

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Steelers Draft Grades: Roman Wilson Brings the Heat

 Roman Wilson says that he will “block his ass off” for his team to win a football game. And that’s exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers needed out of their wide receiver in this draft class.

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Steelers finish Day 2 of draft by taking NC State LB Payton Wilson

The 2023 ACC Defensive Player of the Year was at NC State for five seasons and had 402 total tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and seven interceptions.

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NC State LB's surprising freefall ends at Steelers' 98th overall draft pick

Despite being ranked as the 48th-best prospect, according to ESPN, Wilson finally comes off the board late in the third round at 98th overall.

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Steelers' Zach Frazier Thankful To Join Pittsburgh Tradition

For the second straight night, the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed the 2024 NFL Draft boards to fall their way. After standing firm in the first round to select

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Steelers’ Roman Wilson Is Optimistic That He Can Help Pittsburgh Win Games In 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft with a clear mission in mind: to fortify their roster and address pressing needs that could potentially impact their performance in the upcoming season.

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NFL Draft: Zach Frazer lands as Steelers’ 2nd pick

After the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed put at pick No. 20 overall and selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, Steel City Underground’s draft group discussed the possibility that Omar Khan would likely target a true center in the second round.

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Mike Tomlin Loved Roman Wilson Long Before Steelers Picked Him

MOBILE, Ala. and Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson lit up defensive backs all week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. And that didn’t go unnoticed from anyone in the stands, but it stood out to one person right in the middle of the action — Mike Tomlin.

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Pittsburgh Steelers select LB Payton Wilson with 98th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

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A massive, high-upside bargain pick for Omar Khan & Co. after having fallen due to medical concerns.

With the 98th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have selected NC State linebacker Payton Wilson — the third player with the surname “Wilson” that they’ve added to the roster over the past two months.

Wilson was one of two linebackers available in Day 2 that the Steelers had hosted on a top-30 pre-draft visit. As has been...

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Immediate analysis: Grading the Steelers’ selection of LB Payton Wilson

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The Steelers add a big-name linebacker who falls to the third-round

What a draft it has been for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they complete what was a grand slam in their first four selections in the 2024 NFL Draft.

After adding Zach Frazier and Roman Wilson, the Steelers closed out their day by taking North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson with the 98th overall pick.

Wilson was a guy who some had going as soon as the...

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PFF grades Steelers’ selection of Roman Wilson as one of 3 ‘elite’ Round 3 picks

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Brace yourselves, Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Pro Football Focus is here, and they’ve got some positive feedback for their third-round selection of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson, naming him one of three “elite” picks in Round 3.

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This past season, Wilson accounted for 12 of quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s 22 passing touchdowns. A smooth route...

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The Steelers just put together an all-time draft class

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This class could be very special

Never in my lifetime have I seen a Pittsburgh Steelers draft class that has looked quite as good as this.

With a combination of great drafting, luck, and the football gods smiling upon them, the Steelers went 4-for-4 with making excellent draft picks over the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, and they didn’t have to trade up for any of them.

Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu fell...

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Steelers Draft Grades: Pittsburgh Answers Center Question with Zach Frazier

 The Pittsburgh Steelers have landed their starting center as they selected West Virginia’s Zach Frazier with the 51st pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Watch: Mike Tomlin Welcomes Zach Frazier to Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected West Virginia center Zach Frazier with their second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft at No. 51 in the second round. The Steelers official account on X posted a video of head coach Mike Tomlin welcoming Frazier to the Steelers.

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Steelers Finish Awesome Day 2 of 2024 NFL Draft With Selection Of NC State LB Payton Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers and General Manager Omar Khan haven't shocked a soul with their approach during the first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft. Selections

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