PITTSBURGH — Roman Wilson arrived with the Pittsburgh Steelers as one of the most accomplished receivers in Michigan history. His 20 touchdown reception are the sixth-most in Wolverines history, and he was a key part in helping Jim Harbaugh's cast to a College Football Playoff national title.
Two seasons later, the 2024 third-round draft pick is staying after practice beside lesser-known wideouts, striving to gradually shift the narrative that surrounds his career in black and gold.
"Just trying to do as much as I can, honestly," Wilson said after an OTA practice last week. "I kinda just feel it out, just trying to be one of the last three guys out here. Max (Hurleman) and Brandon Johnson are always out here with me. I just try to be with them. Those are the guys who, even since last year, have been out here every day, so just continue to keep doing that."
Almost all of Wilson's rookie go-round was wiped away by injury, then he was passed over for veteran retreads such as Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen last season. He finished the campaign with 12 grabs for 166 yards and two touchdowns, both of which came when the Steelers were down big in the fourth quarter.
Wilson has shouldered the blame for his largely unproductive first couple of seasons, and he wants to finally make a name for himself in Pittsburgh this upcoming one.
"Just keep building on it, from everything I've learned, apply that to what I'm doing," Wilson said. "I'm really just trying to take off."
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers WR Roman Wilson Showing Urgency Ahead of Critical Season
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