NFL Draft 2017: Will Juju Smith-Schuster work out in Pittsburgh?

As one of the surprises during the NFL Draft 2017, Juju Smith-Schuster has his work cut out for him in Pittsburgh.

Talented former USC receiver Juju Smith-Schuster’s new home comes with new challenges. Drafted by the Steelers in the second round of this year’s draft, questions are now rising as to what his role will be.

Two current Steelers receivers have already weighed in on Twitter. Martavis Bryant, who was only recently reinstated after being penalized for failed drug tests, insists he’s safe. Instead, he claims that Sammy Coates will be the one Smith-Schuster replaces.

While some have been critical of the selection, Smith-Schuster has a real chance with Pittsburgh. He’s not their fastest guy, but that’s not why they drafted him. Already having someone like Antonio Brown eliminates that as an x-factor.

More specifically, playing in the AFC North is going to tell  us if the team made the right decision or not. With some of the other divisions, it’s sometimes easy for a guy to get away with not-so-great stats or plays he wouldn’t get elsewhere.

Not in Pittsburgh.

On top of that, coach Mike Tomlin isn’t one to take drama. Whether it’s on or off the field, Smith-Schuster has to be sure to keep his head on straight and not let the moment take him over.

There was tons of other talent available. Smith-Schuster knows that he’s got a chance to be something special at the next level because of it.

Also, proving doubters wrong seems to be a theme of the draft. Last season, it was all about Dak Prescott not being picked until way late in the draft. He succeeded Tony Romo in Dallas, leading the Cowboys to the top overall seed in the NFC.

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Hopefully Smith-Schuster can make that sort of impact sooner than later.