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Steelers Mock Draft: Pittsburgh takes a balanced approach after free agency

ByTommy Jaggi|
TALLAHASSEE, FL - APRIL 8: Runningback Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms-up before the annual Garnet and Gold Spring Football game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on April 8, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - APRIL 8: Runningback Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms-up before the annual Garnet and Gold Spring Football game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on April 8, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Tyler Johnson of Minnesota runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Tyler Johnson of Minnesota runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

4th round (from MIA): Tyler Johnson

Wide receiver, Minnesota

This is a player I have mocked to the Steelers more than once. Pittsburgh covets highly productive receivers on day three of the draft, and no one entering this year’s draft has been more productive over the past two seasons than Tyler Johnson.

Throughout his career at Minessota, Johnson earned 213 receptions for 3,305 yards (15.5 yards per reception) and 33 touchdowns. At 6’1” and 206, he has a similar profile as Hines Ward (6’0”, 205) and Johnson excels at catching the ball in traffic.

Though there are questions about his athleticism, his toughness, work ethic, and production will be hard for Pittsburgh to overlook. Barring a free agent signing, Johnson would slide right in as the 4th receiver for the Steelers.

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