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The Pittsburgh Steelers have brought in several players for pre-draft visits over the last few weeks. The Steelers are allotted 30 pre-draft visitorr prior to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Prospects from the Pittsburgh area, whether through college or high school, do not count against the Steelers’ 30 allowed pre-draft visitors.
The Steelers hosted Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell for a pre-draft visit on March 6. He was the first reported visitor.
Bell is a massive human, standing at 6-foot-9, 346 pounds. He’s also fast for his size, posting an impressive 5.36 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Bell has nine-inch hands and an arm length of 36 3/8.
The Steelers also hosted Washington cornerback Ephesians Prysock for a pre-draft visit.
Prysock was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention last season after starting all 13 games for the Huskies. Prysock totaled 48 tackles — fifth-most on the team — and had an interception and seven pass breakups, as well.
Washington Huskies cornerback Ephesians Prysock (7) breaks up a pass for Boise State Broncos wide receiver Chris Marshall (5) in the first half of the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 13, 2025. — Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn ImagesCredit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Last week, the Steelers hosted Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins for a pre-draft visit, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Dinkins ia a North Allegheny grad, so he doesn’t count against the 30 total pre-draft visits that are allotted for each team.
The Steelers released Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, so a depth tight end is needed.
Dinkins, who stands at 6-foot-4, 251 pounds, ran a 4.71 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He also posted a 1.7 10-yard split, 32.5 vertical jump, 9′ 11″ broad jump, and 25 reps on the bench press, which was 225 pounds.
Below is the list of players who have already visited with the Steelers. Miami quarterback Carson Beck and San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson visited with the Steelers on Tuesday. Two wide receivers — Jeff Caldwell of Cincinnati and Kendrick Law of Kentucky — visited with the Steelers on Monday.
QUARTERBACK
Carson Beck, Miami — March 17
WIDE RECEIVER
Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati — March 16
Kendrick Law/Kentucky, March 16
TIGHT END
Penn State/Khalil Dinkins (Local visit) — Week of March 2-6
OFFENSIVE Tackle
Markel Bell, Miami — March 6
CORNERBACK
Ephesians Prysock, Washington –Week of March 2-6
Chris Johnson, San Diego State — March 17
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