In the last 12 months, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has poured everything into solving his team's wide receiver issue. He has pulled off major trades for both DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman, while sending George Pickens to Dallas.
But something is still missing in the group. While Metcalf and Pittman make up a solid duo, the Steelers could still use a solid third wideout. They'll hope that Roman Wilson can step into the role, but he remains unproven.
Pittsburgh may be able to fix the issue once and for all without spending major draft capital to do so. Baylor receiver Josh Cameron could be the steal of the draft for Khan and the Steelers.
Josh Cameron is the Pittsburgh Steelers' perfect late-round receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Steelers may look to spend their first-round draft pick on a wide receiver. Prospects like Denzel Boston, Omar Cooper Jr., and Jordyn Tyson have often landed in Pittsburgh in mock drafts. But if they choose to address a different need early, they'll need to find some value further down the board.
Cameron may be the perfect answer. He wasn't incredibly productive in college, but he has shown enough flashes of dominant play to raise eyebrows across the NFL. At 6'2" and 220 pounds, he has the body type to hold up at the next level. He's a monster in contested catch situations, consistently pulling down jump balls against tight coverage. His routes aren't as refined as coaches would prefer, but he has the athleticism to develop into a starting-caliber receiver.
He turned heads at the Senior Bowl, overpowering defensive backs on multiple occasions. After drawing attention in Mobile, he followed it up with a solid performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
The Baylor product is even an experienced punt returner. His skill set could be a huge benefit for Pittsburgh on special teams. He could make an immediate impact for the Steelers in the return game while developing as a receiver.
Best of all, it won't take an early pick to get him in the draft. Based on recent projections, the Baylor wideout could be available in the sixth round. At that point, a receiver-needy team like the Steelers shouldn't hesitate to take him. He'll contribute on special teams early, but if he develops a bit more as a route runner, he could turn into the third receiver Pittsburgh has been looking for.