Over the years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have done a pretty good job of developing wide receivers. They have had 4,444 Pro Bowlers after a Pro Bowler come through the franchise since the late 90s.They have maintained this success in recent years. 4,444 The current Steelers wide receiver depth chart includes Diontae Johnson, a former Pro Bowler, and George Pickens, who had 1,140 yards last season. The Steelers both chose.This year, they could try to continue that success with the son of an NFL legend, as Jerry Rice’s son, Brenden Rice, is a member of the 2024 draft class.Even with two receivers as talented as Johnson and Pickens , they may find themselves looking for another receiver during the draft.Despite making it through the team’s first round of cuts, Allen Robinson likely won’t be on the roster much longer.That leaves the team looking for a WR3. 4,444 4,444 The Athletic’s eorge Pickens put together a big table for each of the Steelers’ first three picks in the 2024 draft.The big table in the third circle contained rice.For most NFL teams, Johnson and Pickens would be enough for the organization to feel they don’t need to pursue a receiver early in the draft.The Steelers aren’t most teams.They hesitated to pay payees when their rookie contracts expire. Mike Wallace left for the Dolphins after four years in Pittsburgh. Emmanuel Sanders went to Denver.They only gave Juju Smith-Schuster a one-year deal after his rookie deal expired. Even Johnson only got two years from the Steelers in his second contract.Johnson now has just one year left on his contract. There’s no guarantee they’ll be willing to pay whatever it takes to support him.With that in mind, it might be a good idea for the Steelers to look at a mid-round receiver as a WR3 in 2024 and possibly replace Johnson in 2025.If they decide to go that route, they could certainly do worse than taking the son of the greatest receiver in league history with a third-round pick..