“Business Is Booming”: Roman Wilson Issues Heartwarming Response to Antonio Brown After Steelers Spark Nostalgic Memories

The NFL draft is over, and with 257 athletes selected, Roman Wilson was one of them. Despite an obvious size disadvantage, he recorded 48 receptions, 789 yards, and 12 TDs in 2024. He is known for his speed, a pre-requisite for his position, recording a 40-yard dash in just 4.39 seconds at the NFL Combine. In his entire college career, he has only dropped one pass, reflecting his consistency. 

Coming from the Michigan lineup, he and his former teammates celebrated as the trio of Blake Corum, Roman Wilson, and Zak Zinter made it to the Rams, the Steelers, and the Seahawks respectively. Wilson was excited about his selection, celebrating the feat on social media, with a heartwarming response to Antonio Brown’s tweet.

Roman Wilson’s selection brings back memories for Antonio Brown

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Michigan WR Roman Wilson as their third pick from Round 3 and the #84 overall pick in the draft. Excited with the turn of events, Wilson took to X on April 27 and tweeted, “Business is boomin 📞 🤙🏽” as he reposted a tweet from Antonio Brown congratulating Wilson for the selection. Since Brown has a special connection with the #84, as reflected by his tweet, he entwined his congratulatory message along with a reminder for fans of his selection in the 2010 NFL draft.

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 “A WR for the Steelers at #84 Brings back memories #CTESPN,” wrote Brown, reminding Wilson and others about a nostalgic moment from the 2010 NFL draft.

Antonio Brown was selected as the #195 pick by the Steelers, the second WR for the Steelers after Emmanuel Sanders, as all 32 teams passed over him multiple times. After his selection, he picked #84 as his jersey number. While explaining the rationale behind his choice, he said, “The purpose of number 84 is eight times four equals 32.” He further added, “There’s 32 NFL teams. Drafted late, a sixth-round pick. It reminds me, when I’m in the NFL, that 32 teams passed up on me.” Brown went on to serve the Steelers as a WR till 2018, and now Wilson will have an opportunity to do the same.

Roman Wilson is the right candidate for Pittsburgh Steelers

Many critics question the potential of Roman Wilson due to his lack of size for his position, even if Wilson is 5’11 feet and 185 lbs. But the Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was impressed with Wilson as he explained the rationale behind the latter’s selection, “He’s got versatility,” Smith further added, “You could see his instincts on tape. He stepped up in the big moments. He had a great energy about him.”

Wilson is an ideal addition to the offence of the Steelers, where he can complement George Pickens. His strength lies in getting open on over routes and utilizing his speed effectively in the red zone. At the next level, he is likely to see the majority of his snaps in the slot, a role that suits his skill set better than playing on the outside.