Steelers insider Mark Kaboly floated this scenario on social media, arguing that general manager Omar Khan won’t let the draft come to him and will pursue an aggressive upgrade at wide receiver. Kaboly suggested the move would not only be feasible but likely, given Pittsburgh’s 12 total draft picks and the team’s desire to address offense.
The move would reflect a strategic emphasis on upgrading the passing game, a point of emphasis for a franchise that has historically balanced the roster with a defensive identity but now seeks a more dynamic offense under the leadership of new head coach Mike McCarthy.
Boston profiles as a potential No. 3 receiver for Pittsburgh. The 6’4”, 212-pounder posted 60+ receptions and 800+ receiving yards in each of his last two seasons at Washington, and in 2025 he reached at least 11 touchdown catches with 14.0 yards per catch. He would add size, contested-catch ability, and downfield threat to the Steelers’ pass-catching corps.
If the Steelers pull this off, it would mark a significant shift toward offensive investment on a roster that also includes DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. as primary targets, with Roman Wilson currently in a complementary role. Boston’s arrival could provide an immediate lift for a receiving corps that needs more consistent production behind its top receivers.
Time will tell whether Pittsburgh executes this planned up-move on draft night, but the theory centers on using three third-round picks and other assets to vault into a position where Boston, a standout Big Ten performer, could become a key piece of the team’s evolving offense.
