It didn’t take long for Michael Pittman Jr. to get involved in the community.
Just over a month after being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the veteran wide receiver was on hand with Toyota to promote women’s flag football by acting as a guest coach for a training camp at The Ellis School for high school girls interested in the sport. Along with Pittman were Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. When speaking with the media, Pittman was asked about Tyson and what
he brings to the table.
“We definitely could use him,“ Pittman said. ”Just his talent, his jump ball stuff that he does. I think he would fit in great here.“
And while Pittman would welcome Tyson with open arms, there is another receiver that he is hoping to see come to Pittsburgh – his fellow USC alum Makai Lemon.
“I’m hoping that if we do draft one, it’s gonna be him,” Pittman said. “Just because of the USC ties and I think he is a great player, he works hard, and he’s gonna come in and be an impact player.”
The Steelers currently hold the No. 21 pick in the NFL Draft, and have been connected to both Tyson and Lemon. We’ll find out soon enough if either will be donning Steelers colors this fall.
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