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Steelers News: Labeled as a ‘natural’ Diontae Johnson has lofty expectations in Year 1

With the 2019 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2019 season is fast approaching, and the news surrounding the black-and-gold is far from over. As the team now turns their attention to more offseason workouts, OTAs and minicamp, there is no shortage of news.

Today in the Black-and-gold links article we take a look at how despite being a third round pick, and despite coming from a smaller school, rookie WR Diontae Johnson has some lofty expectations placed on him in just Year 1.

Let’s get to the news:

  • Diontae Johnson has been labeled as a ‘natural’ by Steelers’ WR coach Darryl Drake, and it is safe to say you can go ahead and crank up the hype machine on the third round pick.