Who is the key homegrown player for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020? According to Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com, its wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the team’s first of two third-round draft picks in 2019.
Below is Rosenthal’s reasoning for choosing Johnson as the Steelers key homegrown player for 2020:
Not liking Diontae Johnson is like not liking ice cream. What’s not to like? Gaining 650 yards as a rookie wideout is impressive, but it’s how Johnson did it that makes him look like a future star. On nearly every grab, he makes a defender miss after the catch.