Our Undrafted Wideout Levi Wentz Is A Steeler Now, And It Stings For The 12s

Hold up, 12s! Just when you thought June was going to be a quiet month of roster shuffles and waiting, the Steelers dropped some news that hits a little too close to home. Remember Levi Wentz, the promising undrafted wide receiver we scooped up fresh out of Kansas back in April? Yeah, well, get this: he’s now officially headed to Pittsburgh, sporting the black and gold. This isn't just a random transaction; it’s a reminder that even the deepest parts of our roster are always in flux, and it’s a bummer to see potential walk out the door.

That Promising Receiver We Had? Yeah, He's Gone

We signed Wentz after he went undrafted this past April, bringing him into our fold after a college career that saw him play for Kansas, Old Dominion, and Albany. He showed some flashes in his lone season with the Jayhawks, pulling down 16 catches for 258 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Those aren't world-beating numbers, sure, but for an undrafted guy, that’s exactly the kind of upside you want to find. We all know how much depth matters in the NFL, and finding those hidden gems is part of what builds a championship contender. To have him leave us for the Steelers, even before the real action begins, well, it’s a sting for any fan who was hoping to see him make some noise at Lumen Field.

The Steelers Saw What We Saw, And Made Room

So, what went down on their end? The Steelers announced a handful of roster moves, clearing some space to bring Wentz aboard. They waived punter Aidan Laros, who they'd just claimed from Tampa earlier this month. That leaves Cameron Johnston as their sole punter on the 90-man roster. They also let go of linebacker Daylan Carnell, another undrafted free agent from Missouri. The fact that Pittsburgh made specific moves, releasing players to make space for Wentz, tells you they saw something significant in him. It validates our initial scouting, in a way, but it also means we missed out on developing that talent ourselves. It's a tough pill to swallow when another team snatches up a player we took a chance on. This is just June, 12s, but every roster move has implications. While our receiver room is already looking stacked with talents like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and the veteran Cooper Kupp, you never want to see promising depth leave. This just fuels the fire for what's coming next. We're all geared up for training camp, for Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury to get everyone on the field and really see what this team can do. Keep that Emerald City energy high, because every player counts, and our Hawks are going to fight for every inch of that field!

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