The Steelers are hosting three more players on Wednesday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for pre-draft visits: Connecticut wide receiver Skyler Bell, Miami (FL) defensive back Jakobe Thomas and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly.
Bell is the standout among the group as a legitimate Day 2 option in the draft. Per Lance Zierlein on NFL.com:
"Bell is an inside/outside target with adequate size and field-stretching speed. He has the tools to beat press quickly and the acceleration/cut quickness to open clean windows. While he’s sudden in and out of his break points, his route-running can be a tad mechanical at times. Bell’s catch focus appeared sharper in 2025 but his career drop total rivals his touchdown total. The TDs left on the field due to underthrown passes at UConn will turn into NFL touchdowns with an accurate passer. Bell’s speed and upside should make him a productive starter."
PRE-DRAFT VISITS (16 of 30 allotted slots used)
• Markel Bell, OT, Miami (FL) (March 6) • Ephesians Prysock, DB, Washington (March 5) • Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati (March 16) • Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky (March 16) • Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL) (March 17) • Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (March 17) • James Thompson, DT, Illinois (March 19) • Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State (March 20) • Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (March 20) • Tacario Davis, CB, Washington (March 20) • Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech (March 20) • Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (April 7) • Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State (April 7) • Skyler Bell, WR, UConn (April 8) • Jakobe Thomas, DB, Miami (FL) (April 8) • Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (April 8)
LOCAL PRE-DRAFT VISITS (Do not count toward 30 pre-draft visits)
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Bell among pre-draft visits
The Steelers are hosting three more players on Wednesday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for pre-draft visits: Connecticut wide receiver Skyler Bell, Miami (FL) defensive back Jakobe Thomas and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly.
Bell is the standout among the group as a legitimate Day 2 option in the draft. Per Lance Zierlein on NFL.com:
"Bell is an inside/outside target with adequate size and field-stretching speed. He has the tools to beat press quickly and the acceleration/cut quickness to open clean windows. While he’s sudden in and out of his break points, his route-running can be a tad mechanical at times. Bell’s catch focus appeared sharper in 2025 but his career drop total rivals his touchdown total. The TDs left on the field due to underthrown passes at UConn will turn into NFL touchdowns with an accurate passer. Bell’s speed and upside should make him a productive starter."
PRE-DRAFT VISITS
(16 of 30 allotted slots used)
• Markel Bell, OT, Miami (FL) (March 6)
• Ephesians Prysock, DB, Washington (March 5)
• Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati (March 16)
• Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky (March 16)
• Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL) (March 17)
• Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (March 17)
• James Thompson, DT, Illinois (March 19)
• Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State (March 20)
• Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (March 20)
• Tacario Davis, CB, Washington (March 20)
• Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech (March 20)
• Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (April 7)
• Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State (April 7)
• Skyler Bell, WR, UConn (April 8)
• Jakobe Thomas, DB, Miami (FL) (April 8)
• Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (April 8)
LOCAL PRE-DRAFT VISITS
(Do not count toward 30 pre-draft visits)
• Khalil Dinkins, TE, Penn State (March 5)
• Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh (March 19)
• Jaden Dugger, LB, Louisiana-Lafayette (April 7)
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