DK Metcalf

Pittsburgh Steelers
Wide Receiver #14

Personal

Age 28
Birthdate December 14, 1997
Height 6'4"
Weight 235 lb

Draft

College Mississippi
Year 2019
Pick Round: 2, Overall: 64
Team SEA

Fantasy Value

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DK Metcalf: DK Metcalf Has More Competition for Targets in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf suddenly finds himself facing plenty of competition for targets on offense. The 28-year-old entered this offseason as the Steelers' clear No. 1 receiver, and it initially seemed like he was due for even more targets with Calvin Austin III slated for free agency. While Austin did indeed sign elsewhere (the New York Giants, to be exact), Pittsburgh brought in a major pass-catching threat by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. Not only is the former Indianapolis Colts receiver a huge contributor on offense, but he could push to take over as the Steelers' No. 1 receiver in front of Metcalf. That's not bad news for the Steelers -- two top receivers is a nice luxury to have -- but it's potentially concerning for Metcalf's dynasty managers. Pittsburgh's offense wasn't great by any means last year, and they could go run-heavy in 2026 with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle in tow. If Metcalf can't even separate himself from Pittman, he might have trouble improving on his 2025 stat line, which included 59 catches, 850 yards, and six touchdowns. Metcalf should be viewed as a mid-to-high WR3 with WR2 upside.

Mar. 13, 2026 7:33 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Receiving Rushing
REC TGT % YDS TD YPC ATT YDS YPC TD FUM
2019 SEA 16 58 100 58.0 900 7 15.5 2 11 5.5 0 3
2020 SEA 16 83 129 64.3 1,303 10 15.7 0 0 0 0 1
2021 SEA 16 70 118 59.3 909 12 13.0 1 6 6.0 0 0
2022 SEA 16 87 133 65.4 1,008 6 11.6 0 0 0 0 2
2023 SEA 16 65 113 57.5 1,104 8 17.0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 16 63 103 61.2 939 4 14.9 0 0 0 0 2
2025 PIT 15 59 99 59.6 850 6 14.4 2 12 6.0 1 0

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