Report: Steelers met with Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally made their big splash at wide receiver this offseason, trading for DK Metcalf and immediately signing him to a four-year, $132 million extension, taking his total remaining contract up to five years worth $150 million. The Steelers may not be done adding big-name receivers to their roster.

According to Tony Pauline, the Steelers' “decision-makers” met with Ohio State Emeka Egbuka on Tuesday ahead of the Buckeyes’ pro day on Wednesday.

Should the Steelers be interested in taking Egbuka in the first round, that could lead to theories of George Pickens being traded being confirmed. It’s not likely that the Steelers would pay Pickens on top of paying Metcalf. Plus, he and Metcalf largely do the same things. Moving him to a team in need of a wide receiver for draft compensation would make sense.

Egbuka had a terrific season with the Buckeyes, catching 81 passes for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. Adding him to be the route technician at the X while Metcalf takes the top off the defense as the Z would give the Steelers a more balanced passing game.


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