The NFL Draft is approaching and the Steelers have begun hosting prospects at their facilities. Here I will offer brief scouting profiles for each of their visits. In these profiles, you will find the players notable measurables, a brief scouting report, their potential fit with the Steelers, and my personal take.
I will do my best to keep up with the visits and update this page accordingly. Latest confirmed prospects will appear at the top.
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Prospects as of 3/17
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
- 6’0″, 193 pounds
- 4.40 40-yard dash, 1.54 10-yard split
Johnson is an aggressive corner who excels in zone, but has no holes in his game. He reads and reacts quickly to make plays on the ball or the ball carrier, often using his eyes to bait QBs into mistakes. Fluid hips and seamless transition help him mirror receivers in man-to-man.
After lining up almost exclusively on the boundary at San Diego state, it’s difficult to see the Steelers using a 2nd round pick on Johnson following the signing of Jamel Dean. His skill set suggests he may be capable of playing nickel corner, but he was not asked to do it in college. If drafted, he would add immense depth and stability to CB2.
I liked the idea of Johnson much better before the signing of Dean. It feels a bit redundant now, unless Dean’s stay is short-lived.
Carson Beck, QB, Miami
- 6’5″, 233 pounds
- 3-year starter averaging 3,746 yds, 27 TDs, 10 INTs
Beck is a tall, grounded pocket passer who throws with anticipation and navigates the pocket well as he feels the pass rush naturally. He has a strong throwing base, which helps him work through progressions and deliver passes quickly and with touch. His aggressiveness often outworks his arm, causing occasional underthrows and a high rate of turnovers.
The Steelers will leave no stone unturned in their search for a QB. I feel they’re doing due diligence on Beck, as he lacks NFL starting upside. With Rudolph seemingly carrying the backup duties and Will Howard being the project QB, it’s difficult to find the space for Beck.
Beck lacks a superpower, and I project him as a career backup who can deliver in spot duty. This doesn’t make him undraftable for the Steelers, but it’s too similar to Mason Rudolph‘s role.
Kendrick Law. WR, Kentucky
- 5’11”, 203 pounds
- 4.45 40-yard dash, 1.56 10-yard split, 42″ vert., 21 bench reps
Kendrick Law is a compact, tough, sure-handed yards-after-catch specialist. His production comes from manufactured completions as he lacks twitch and refined route-running ability. YAC is his bread and butter, but he may not be explosive or shifty enough to make a living purely off of it in the NFL. He does add some kick return value, which strengthens his shot at an NFL roster.
Despite the recent addition of Michael Pittman Jr., WR still needs addressing for the Steelers. If drafted, Law would be a mid-late day 3 pick and a bottom-of-the-roster type WR. His kick return value is interesting, being that the Steelers lost all their return men from 2025.
Law brings some juice, but doesn’t appear to be a great fit into Mike McCarthy‘s offense. He would make his living as a core special teams player and return man.
Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati
- 6’5″, 216 pounds
- 4.31 40-yard dash, 1.48 10-yard split, 42″ vertical
- 124 rec., 2,229 yds, 18.0 ypc, 28 TDs
Caldwell is a tall, long strider who uses his speed and leaping ability to win downfield and in the red zone. He relies on physical capabilities rather than route running to win at the catch point, but has the athletic makeup to develop that area of his game. He’s a tough runner with the ball in his hands, even though he lacks the wiggle to make defenders miss.
As a late-round pick, Caldwell is a project receiver with high upside. He could be an immediate redzone and deep ball threat, but his lack of route running and consistency in 50/50 situations would keep him off the field full-time. The Steelers could use him on 4-5 wide formations to open the field underneath while he develops his game into earning looks in 11 personnel.
A late-round selection is necessary for the Steelers to fill out their WR room. Caldwell likely has enough potential to earn a spot on the practice squad, if not the final 53.
Khalil Dinkins, TE, Penn State
- 6’4″, 251 pounds
- 4.72 40-yard dash, 1.70 10-yard split, 32.5″ vert., 25 bench reps
- Son of NFL TE, Darnell Dinkins
Coming from NFL stock, Khalil Dinkins looks the part of an NFL player. Despite his build, he was underutilized at Penn State, catching only 37 career passes. He showed fearlessness across the middle of the field and good yards after catch ability. He has a good mix of size, speed, and strength, which show up with the ball in his hands and blocking in the run game.
As a mostly untapped, raw talent, Dinkins is an interesting developmental player. Having played special teams at Penn State, he would fit in nicely on the Steelers’ unit – especially having lost so many special teams bodies to free agency. He could also fit in as the immediate TE3 and eventually earn looks in the passing game.
Dinkins’ developmental abilities and special teams experience are reason enough for a mid-day-3 selection. McCarthy’s creative mind could also find use for him on offense situationally.
Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
- 6’3″, 196 pounds, 33 1/8″ arms
- 4.45 40-yard dash, 1.57 10-yard split, 39″ vert., 10’4″ broad jump
A tall and thin corner with long arms that he uses to disrupt the receivers hands at the catch point. He has an excellent first jab in press coverage, but struggles to trail and mirror receivers in man-to-man. He shows good play recognition and works well with his eyes on the QB in zone coverage. Aggressively attacks the ball carrier, but often swipes instead of form tackling.
You can instantly see why the Steelers are interested in Prysock, as his game reflects the aggressive long corners they traditionally covet (Joey Porter Jr.). He’s likely purely a depth or project corner, as players with his build and questionable tackling rarely make a difference on special teams.
The holes in his game are coachable ones, and fitting the Steelers mold at boundary corner makes him an interesting prospect. He’s a rare day-3 corner with eventual starting upside down the line in his career.
Markel Bell, OT, Miami
- 6’9″, 346 pounds, 36 3/8″ arms
Bell is a monstrous offensive tackle who uses his massive frame and extremely long arms to his advantage. He shields well in the run game, but his natural build is a disadvantage in getting the proper leverage to move defenders in the run game regularly. However, his massive build makes it hard for would-be tacklers to disengage. He can redirect with his long arms in pass protection, but he will struggle in the NFL against speedy and technically sound rushers.
Mike McCarthy and offensive line coach James Campen found most of their success drafting OL in the mid rounds, right where they can select Markel Bell. He’s certainly a developmental project, but his sheer size is hard to ignore. There will always be faults to his game, but with left tackle being a question mark going forward, getting Bell in black and gold could pay big dividends.
Broderick Jones’ health being unknown, and such a small sample size from Dylan Cook leaves room for more competition at LT. A mid-late round pick at that position is very much in play.
