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0:292026 NFL Draft Grades: Steelers Select Kaden Wetjen No. 121
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Britain Covey
Summary
Kaden Wetjen is a record-setting special teams weapon who made his mark as a return specialist at Iowa. While primarily a developmental receiver, he plays with a running back mentality, using a sturdy lower half and physical style to break tackles in space. His value at the next level centers on his ability to reach top speed quickly and provide high-level production as a dual-threat returner.
About
- 2025: Led FBS in punt return average (26.8) and PR TD (3); first Big Ten player with 3 PR TD and 1 KR TD in a season
- 2024-25: Two-time All-American (first-team in 2024 and consensus first-team in 2025)
Strengths
- Dynamic return specialist with strong vision and long speed.
- Explosive short-area quickness with the ability to reach top speed instantly.
- Physical runner with solid contact balance through contact.
Weaknesses
- Size and play strength limit his effectiveness as a blocker.
- Limited experience as a traditional downfield receiving threat.
- Occasional ball security issues, including a fumble in 2025.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.47 seconds
- Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.44 seconds
- 3-cone drill: 6.95 seconds
Top Kaden Wetjen News
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Steelers' Kaden Wetjen: Picked by Pittsburgh
The Steelers selected Wetjen in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 121st overall.
Wetjen (5-foot-9, 193 pounds) will have his arrival in Pittsburgh's wide receiver corps overshadowed by rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard, which is reasonable given the former's undersized frame and lack of top-end speed (4.47 40-yard dash). While Wetjen could provide competition for depth wideouts Ben Skowronek and A.T. Perry this offseason, his best odds of contributing as a rookie will be in the return game, as he led the FBS with an average of 26.8 yards per punt return in his 2025 season at Iowa, returning three punts (as well as one kickoff) for a touchdown. It will be a surprise if Wetjen doesn't challenge Donte Kent (ankle) for the top punt returner gig immediately.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-9, 196 lbs |
| Birthplace: Williamsburg, IA |
| Age: 24 |