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Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top-32 wide receivers in the NFL, and Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf was tabbed at No. 27.
“In his first season with Pittsburgh, Metcalf led the Steelers with 850 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. His 1.83 yards per route run ranked among the top 30 qualified wide receivers despite posting a career-low 11.3-yard average depth of target because of Aaron Rodgers‘ conservative tendencies,” PFF wrote. “The additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard should help alleviate some of the pressure on Metcalf to carry the Steelers’ passing game.”
Metcalf was the team’s leader in receiving yards and touchdown grabs last season, but they certainly need more out of him. Metcalf is heading into the second year of a four-year, $132 million contract with the Steelers, carrying a $33 million average annual value.
The addition of Michael Pittman Jr., who landed with Pittsburgh via a trade this offseason, could free things up for Metcalf. Playing in Mike McCarthy‘s West Coast offense could also be beneficial.
“Twin Towers loading,” Metcalf recently wrote on the post, alluding to the fact that Mike McCarthy’s team might have the tallest 1-2 receiving punch in the league.
Metcalf and Pittman both stand 6-foot-4.
Former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys last offseason, came in at No. 9 on PFF’s list of top-32 receivers in the NFL.
“Following three solid seasons with the Steelers, Pickens enjoyed a breakout campaign in his first year with the Cowboys. His 1,429 receiving yards ranked third in the NFL, while his 22 contested catches tied for second among wide receivers,” PFF wrote. “Pickens was also dangerous after the catch, ranking third in the NFL with 21 forced missed tackles. He’ll look to build on that performance in 2026 while playing on the franchise tag in Dallas.”
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: DK Metcalf Tabbed as Bottom-Tier No. 1 Wide Receiver
