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Meet Kaden Wetjen, Steelers' draft pick who went to junior college, became return superstar at Iowa
TL;DR
Kaden Wetjen was drafted 121st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft. He previously attended junior college and excelled as a return specialist at Iowa.
Key points
- Kaden Wetjen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He was selected 121st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Wetjen attended junior college before playing at Iowa.
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Kaden Wetjen is the newest member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
They drafted him 121st overall during Saturday's fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
It's been a cool journey for him to this point.
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Who is Kaden Wetjen?
Wetjen is a 24-year old wide receiver and return man out of the University of Iowa.
He began his college career at Iowa Western, a junior college, and then walked on at Iowa.
He became a consensus All-American for the Hawkeyes while returning kicks.
He only caught 20 passes in 2025 for 151 yards. He ran 15 times for 79 yards and two touchdowns.
But he had 29.8 yards per kick return and an absurd 26.8 yards per punt return in 2025 for Iowa.
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Q&A
Who is Kaden Wetjen and what is his background?
Kaden Wetjen is a draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers who attended junior college before becoming a standout return specialist at Iowa.
What round was Kaden Wetjen drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Kaden Wetjen was drafted in the fourth round, 121st overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What position does Kaden Wetjen play for the Steelers?
Kaden Wetjen is expected to play as a return specialist for the Pittsburgh Steelers.