Steelers Rookie Minicamp Offensive Preview: 5 players who need to make the best first impression possible in Pittsburgh this weekend

At rookie minicamp, there won’t exactly be a full menu of exotic defenses and offensive installations. So for Allar, he just needs to go out there, play loose, let it rip, and show off his live arm and movement ability after surgery.

WR Germie Bernard: display his hands

Bernard is a player who many believe will be a “power slot” or in essence, a bigger-bodied WR who works the middle of the field as a possession and competitive catch target. Where Bernard shines is his ability to make contested catches that he has no business coming down with.

If he can make a few spectacular grabs over the weekend, that would go a long way in generating hype for the second-rounder.

OT Max Iheanachor: athleticism

The Steelers didn’t draft Max Iheanachor, thinking he’s a ready-made tackle, or at least I hope not. They took him 21st overall because they are betting on his upside. On his ability to turn raw traits like length and movement skills into a franchise skillset. Let’s see him get into some pass sets and look like a dancing bear.

PR/KR Kaden Wetjen: offensive skillset

There was a lot of controversy when the Steelers opened day three of their draft by selecting a returner, but it was a need nonetheless. We know that Wetjen can return, but he finished his career at Iowa with less than 200 receiving yards. If he can show the ability to run routes or even get vertical as a gadget player, he could make a tremendous first impression.

RB/WR Eli Heidenreich: versatility

If Heidenreich is going to make the Steelers’ 53-man roster, he’s going to need to be the Steelers’ replacement for Kenny Gainwell, in my opinion. A weapon out of the backfield who can be a change-of-pace back, but also run crisp routes when called upon. That starts by aligning all over the formation this weekend.