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The decision by the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft initially raised some eyebrows. Taken with the 121st overall pick on April 25, Wetjen was viewed by some as a slight reach given his relatively narrow skill set coming out of the University of Iowa.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh two weeks ago now and have complemented their roster after a strong free agency this offseason.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Steelers Officially Signed Three Draft Picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they signed three draft picks on Friday, including fourth-round WR Kaden Wetjen, sixth-round DT Gabriel Rubio, and seventh-round S Robert Spears-Jennings.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers severely lacked a solid return game in the 2025 season. The team was in the bottom four in average yards per kick return with an abysmal 24.2 yards.

Steelers' Fourth-Round Selection Kaden Wetjen Called 'Luxury' Pick

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Steelers Have Potentially Explosive New Weapon In Kaden Wetjen

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft class was finalized over the weekend, with the three-day event now behind them. Pittsburgh set the record for the largest NFL Draft day one crowd on Thursday, as NFL fans from all over the world flocked down to the city's North Shore.

Steelers May Have Been Forced To Select New Return Man Kaden Wetjen Earlier Than Anticipated

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft class filled many holes the team had question marks about. It was highlighted by adding two offensive linemen in Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker to an already solid unit.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Steelers’ fourth-round pick learns of selection while playing golf

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'Dual Return Player': Steelers Rookie Kaden Wetjen Now Will Save A Roster Spot

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added multiple positions of need in the 2026 NFL Draft. In the second round, the Black and Gold selected a highly-touted receiver, Germie Bernard. Speculation throughout the offseason suggested that Pittsburgh would go with a receiver with one of its high draft picks, and they did with a great fit in Bernard.

College Football News / Steel City Underground / April 26

Steelers open Day 3 of Draft by selecting Wetjen, Nowakowski

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Steelers Draft Iowa All-American KR

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their first Day 3 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. In the fourth round at No. 121 overall, the Steelers selected Iowa wide receiver/kick returner Kaden Wetjen.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Steeler Nation / April 25

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 21

Iowa's Kaden Wetjen May Be Top Special Teamer in NFL Draft

Kaden Wetjen will likely hear his name called during the NFL Draft this weekend. The Iowa Hawkeyes return specialist could be a popular target for teams searching for an impact special teamer, and maybe work a bit as a receiver.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

East-West Shrine Bowl Produces Two Iowa Standouts

The East-West Shrine Bowl takes place on Jan. 27, so it's only fitting they got everyone together for a few days of practice. The Iowa Hawkeyes had a few representatives at the game, but look no further than wide receiver/return specialist Kaden Wetjen and quarterback Mark Gronowski.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Iowa vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: ReliaQuest Bowl Game Preview

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 13

Two Iowa Players Named Walter Camp First Team All-Americans

The end of season college football awards show was quite nice to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Not only did Logan Jones become only the second player in program history to be named the best center in the nation, but he and one other player were named Walter Camp First Team All-Americans.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Two Iowa Special Teamers Earn All-B1G Honors

It was a history-making year for Kaden Wetjen, as the return specialist will go down as one of the best Iowa Hawkeyes to ever do it. Following in Tim Dwight's honor, Wetjen was the first player to ever win the Rogers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year award in back-to-back seasons.