In something of a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Steelers have spent a great deal of time at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine meeting with some of the top wide receiver prospects for the 2024 NFL draft.
One of those wide receivers is former Texas WR Adonai “AD” Mitchell. Mitchell’s game is very similar to current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. Mitchell has plus size and athleticism, and has a knack for making very challenging, physical catches.
Here’s what one AFC scouting director said about Mitchell:
“If he can play every game like he played the Alabama game, he’ll be one the best receivers in the league. They have first-round corners and he gave them problems.”
Truth be told, Mitchell doesn’t look like a Steelers receiver at all. The biggest negative on him is his unwillingness to block in the run game with a close second being inconsistency when attacking the football in the air. At times he reminds more of former Steeler Chase Claypool than Pickens.
One George Pickens, even without the baggage, is enough for the Steelers.
