BREAKING: Steelers Predicted to Bolster WR Room with Downfield Threat..

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises in the first half of the 2024 season. Riding a three-game win streak into their Week 9 bye, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North with a 6-2 record and will look to pick up where they left off against the Washington Commanders in Week 10.

Even though the Steelers are exceeding expectations, not everything has been perfect. The offense has looked better in the past two games with Russell Wilson at quarterback, but it’s still only averaging 190 passing yards per game, 25th-best in the league.

It’s become increasingly clear that the Steelers lack game-changing wide receivers. George Pickens (548 yards) and Calvin Austin III (257) are the only receivers with more than 200 yards this season.

If the Steelers want to continue establishing themselves as a force in the league, more reliable receivers are needed. Fortunately, one NFL analyst has general manager Omar Khan solving this issue in the 2025 NFL draft.

In his latest NFL mock draft, Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema has the Steelers drafting Texas WR Isaiah Bond with the 25th overall pick next April.

“The Steelers’ passing offense, outside of George Pickens, has left a lot to be desired this season,” Sikkema wrote. “Bond’s elite speed could make for a much more diverse passing attack, no matter who their quarterback is in 2025.”

Adding Bond to the Steelers’ offense would give opponents another credible receiver to worry about. He’s one of the fastest players in college football at the moment, and his game-altering speed should draw plenty of attention at next year’s draft.

“Bond has shown game-breaking speed, an ability to track the deep ball and a knack for creating yardage,” ESPN’s Matt Miller wrote about the Texas speedster in September. Miller added that one source compared Bond to Kansas City Chiefs 2024 second-round pick Xavier Worthy, who posted a 4.21-second 40-yard dash at this year’s NFL combine.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7).

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7).

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After two seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Bond transferred to Texas ahead of the 2024 season. While transfers don’t always work out, that isn’t the case for the 5-foot-11, 180-pound playmaker.

Bond is already on track to have the best performance of his collegiate career as he’s turned 23 catches into 380 receiving yards while matching his career-high of four touchdown grabs. He also has 51 rushing yards and another score on two carries, showing that he might be able to handle a versatile role at the NFL level.

Bond’s best performance came against the UTSA Roadrunners on Sept. 14 as he racked up 103 yards and a pair of TDs on five receptions. One of those scores was a 50-yard effort that saw the Texas prospect hit a top speed of 22.1 mph.

As it stands, Pickens, Austin, Roman Wilson and Scott Miller are the only Steelers receivers under contract for the 2025 season. That’s far from the most intimidating group, which is why targeting Bond next year is in the team’s best interest.

With the right coaching, Bond is the type of receiver who can become a mainstay in Pittsburgh’s offense for years to come. Not only does his speed set him apart from the competition, but he’s also a solid route runner who isn’t afraid to contribute as a blocker.

He’s the type of player head coach Mike Tomlin would love to have in his arsenal — regardless of who’s under center next season.

If Bond continues to have a strong season with the Longhorns, his draft stock will surely increase. Time will tell if the Steelers are in a position to select him in next spring’s draft, which takes place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24-26, 2025.

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