Michael Pittman Jr reveals the WR he wants Steelers to draft

TL;DR

Michael Pittman Jr. expressed his desire for the Pittsburgh Steelers to draft USC receiver Makai Lemon. He believes Lemon would be a great fit due to their shared college ties and Lemon's potential impact.

Key points

Michael Pittman Jr. is a new wide receiver for the Steelers.
He supports drafting USC alum Makai Lemon.
Pittman believes Lemon would be an impact player.
The Steelers have the No. 21 pick in the NFL Draft.
Ty Simpson is another player Pittman mentioned.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Michael Pittman Jr. visits with Janine Rubenstein at SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) | Getty Images for SiriusXM It didn’t take long for Michael Pittman Jr. to get involved in the community. Just over a month after being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the veteran wide receiver was on hand with Toyota to promote women’s flag football by acting as a guest coach for a training camp at The Ellis School for high school girls interested in the sport. Along with Pittman were Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. When speaking with the media, Pittman was asked about Tyson and what he brings to the table. “We definitely could use him,“ Pittman said. ”Just his talent, his jump ball stuff that he does. I think he would fit in great here.“ And while Pittman would welcome Tyson with open arms, there is another receiver that he is hoping to see come to Pittsburgh – his fellow USC alum Makai Lemon. “I’m hoping that if we do draft one, it’s gonna be him,” Pittman said. “Just because of the USC ties and I think he is a great player, he works hard, and he’s gonna come in and be an impact player.” The Steelers currently hold the No. 21 pick in the NFL Draft, and have been connected to both Tyson and Lemon. We’ll find out soon enough if either will be donning Steelers colors this fall. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

Why does Michael Pittman Jr. want the Steelers to draft Makai Lemon?

Pittman believes Lemon would be a great fit for the team because of their USC ties and Lemon's hard work and potential as an impact player.

What pick do the Steelers currently hold in the NFL Draft?

The Steelers currently hold the No. 21 pick in the NFL Draft.

Which other wide receiver has Michael Pittman Jr. mentioned for the Steelers draft?

Pittman also mentioned Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as a player the Steelers could use, highlighting his talent and jump ball skills.