Steelers bring in speedy UConn WR for pre-draft visit

Q: What are Skyler Bell's statistics from last season?

Skyler Bell ranked second in FBS receiving yards last season, showcasing his potential as a top wide receiver prospect.

Q: Why might Skyler Bell's draft stock be affected?

Bell's draft stock may be impacted by his inconsistent speed in and out of routes and a concerning number of drops, nearly matching his touchdown catches over the past two seasons.

Q: Which other players visited the Steelers for pre-draft evaluations?

Alongside Skyler Bell, the Steelers also brought in Miami safety Jakobe Thomas and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly for pre-draft visits.

On Wednesday, the Steelers brought in three prospects for pre-draft visits for the second-straight day. One of those is UConn’s Skyler Bell, who ranked second in FBS receiving yards last season. He was joined by Miami (Fla.) safety Jakobe Thomas and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly in advance of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bell is an interesting option and a guy who reminds us a lot of former Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III. Bell is a little bigger and Austin was a little faster but both player's film is loaded because they were the focal point of their team's passing offense on mediocre passing games.

There are really two things about Bell's game that hurt his stock. First and less relevant is his speed. Not on the stopwatch but on the field. Bell gives up way too much speed in and out of his routes and has to work against himself to get back to full speed. Second, and the bigger issue, is his drops. Bell had nearly as many drops as he did touchdown catches over the last two seasons, and in the NFL, if you can't hold onto the football, there's no place for you.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers bring in speedy UConn WR for pre-draft visit