Coming into the offseason, the wide receiver position was a major need for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Because of that, many originally thought of Luther Burden III as an answer in the first round for Pittsburgh.
Then, the Steelers acquired DK Metcalf, which naturally made the receiver position feel like less of a need. Still, CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson thinks Burden could serve a specific role with Aaron Rodgers. Wilson and Bryant McFadden did a seven-round mock draft for the Steelers on Friday. They had Burden going to Pittsburgh at the 21st overall pick.
“Luther Burden, don’t overthink it… He can move, play in the slot, has return-ability,” Wilson said.