Steelers Showing Major Interest in Rising WR Prospect

Texas Tech's Caleb Douglas impresses with combine performance and formal interview with Pittsburgh

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:53pm

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have continued their search for wide receiver talent this offseason, meeting with numerous prospects ahead of the NFL Draft. One of the latest players to discuss the Steelers' interest is Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas, who mentioned having a formal interview with the team at the NFL Combine.

Why it matters

The Steelers have been active in addressing their receiving corps, acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts and meeting with several wideout prospects. Douglas, a 6'3" receiver who ran a 4.39 40-yard dash, fits the profile of players the Steelers have targeted in the past, making him a potential day three draft target.

The details

In an interview, Douglas revealed that the Steelers were the only team he named that he had a formal interview with at the combine. While a formal combine interview is not as significant as a top-30 visit, it still indicates the Steelers may value Douglas higher than most projections, which currently have him as a day three draft prospect. Douglas transferred to Texas Tech in 2024 and posted over 1,700 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in two seasons with the Red Raiders.

  • Douglas had a formal interview with the Steelers at the 2026 NFL Combine.
  • Douglas has a top-30 visit scheduled with the Los Angeles Chargers this week.

The players

Caleb Douglas

A wide receiver prospect from Texas Tech who impressed at the NFL Combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash time and is drawing interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Michael Pittman Jr.

A wide receiver acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers from the Indianapolis Colts on March 9th, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I had a formal interview at the NFL Combine with the Pittsburgh Steelers. I met on Zoom with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Miami Dolphins, to name just a few. I've had meetings with the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.”

— Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Steelers will likely continue to meet with Douglas and other receiver prospects as they prepare for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

The Steelers' interest in Caleb Douglas highlights their ongoing efforts to bolster their receiving corps through the draft, as they look to add talented wideouts who fit their preferred physical profile.