Steelers' wide receiver targets in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge splash at wide receiver at the start of the new league year, but they could still look to add some additional talent via the 2026 NFL Draft.

If the Steelers opt to address other pressing positional needs in the first round, these three wide receivers would make excellent additions in Round 2.

Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) catches the ball in the end zone during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 13, 2025.

A unique blend of size (6-foot-4) and speed (4.37-second 40-yard dash), Brazzell would offer the Steelers terrific value in the second round, forming a terrifying, big-bodied wide receiver trio opposite DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

Zachariah Branch, Georgia

Apr 12, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) calls for the ball during the Georgia Spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Branch checks a lot of boxes in what the Steelers may be looking for: game-changing speed (4.35-second 40-yard dash), amazing yards-after-catch ability, great work ethic, and experience as a return specialist.

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) celebrates and gestures toward the crowd against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) takes the field against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) reacts during player introductions against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Kendrick Green (53) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) looks on before a play during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs the ball in the second half against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne (31) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Las Vegas won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Dec 18, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) runs upfield after intercepting a pass against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) crosses the goal line to score a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Browns won 48-37. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 20, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates (14) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Dri Archer (13) returns a kick-off against the Baltimore Ravens during overtime at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton (11) runs against Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Sean Spence (51) looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

October 28, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Dominique Cromartie-Smith (42) and defensive back Curtis Brown (31) celebrate after Brown downed a punt at the one yard line during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of their game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Jets 19-6. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) celebrates and gestures toward the crowd against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) takes the field against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) reacts during player introductions against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Kendrick Green (53) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Steelers recent third-round draft picks over the years

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) looks on before a play during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Steelers recent third-round draft picks over the years

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs the ball in the second half against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Steelers recent third-round draft picks over the years

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne (31) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Las Vegas won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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Dec 18, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) runs upfield after intercepting a pass against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) crosses the goal line to score a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Browns won 48-37. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 20, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates (14) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Dri Archer (13) returns a kick-off against the Baltimore Ravens during overtime at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton (11) runs against Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Sean Spence (51) looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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October 28, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Dominique Cromartie-Smith (42) and defensive back Curtis Brown (31) celebrate after Brown downed a punt at the one yard line during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of their game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Jets 19-6. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Germie Bernard, Alabama

ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to facing the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Bernard is arguably one of the most versatile receivers the Steelers could select in the draft, lining up outside, in the slot, and even out of the backfield during his collegiate career. Despite his average top-end speed, Bernard possesses great hands, solid route running, and outstanding body control.

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