Roman Wilson — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Wilson is a speed wideout (sub-4.40), selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2024 Draft. He's a big-play threat with the straight-line quickness to stress defenses vertically, natural hands, and the agility to create after the catch in open space. His movements are fluid and purposeful, and Wilson shows the tools to develop into a reliable option at the next level.

His early limitations are also clear. His route running is still a work in progress, and his game is currently better suited to the intermediate and deep areas of the field than the short zones. Physical corners (particularly in press coverage) will give him trouble early in his career, and his opportunities underneath figure to be limited until that part of his game matures.

At Michigan, Wilson caught 107 passes for 1,707 yards and 20 touchdowns over four seasons, adding a glimpse of run-game utility with seven carries for 117 yards and two scores. His best year came in 2024 when he posted 48 catches for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns, an impressive stat line considering his offense averaged only 22 passing attempts per game. Wilson did cool off considerably down the stretch, managing just 12 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns over his final six games.

Wilson was only on the field for five plays in 2024 due to a bad hamstring injury. Pittsburgh gave him WR3 snaps (23.3%) last year, resulting in only 12 catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns on 21 targets. Most of his value came in two matchups (4/74/1 and 2/35/1). He suited up only once over the Steelers' final six matchups due to coaching decisions.