# Kaden Wetjen

NFL player. Position: **PR/KR** (Punt/Kickoff Returner). Team: **Pittsburgh Steelers**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** Punt/Kickoff Returner
- **Team:** Pittsburgh Steelers
- **College:** Iowa
- **2026 Draft:** 4th round pick

## 2026 Outlook

Selected 4th overall by Pittsburgh in 2026, Wetjen is one of the most dangerous returners in college football. Led the Big Ten with 26.8 yards per punt return, 3 punt return touchdowns, and 29.8 yards per kickoff return. The Steelers specifically drafted him to address field position issues — they finished 2025 in the bottom third of the league for starting field position and need explosive return play. With the new dynamic kickoff rules emphasizing return production, Wetjen has immediate impact potential and should see early playing time in the return game. (per steelers-target-hidden-yardage-in-2026-draft-with-clear-special-teams-focus-steel-city-underground)

## Role / Depth Chart

Expected to contribute immediately on punt and kickoff return units. The Steelers lacked consistent big-play production in the return game, with only one punt return TD since 2019 and one kickoff return TD since 2018.

## Recent News

- 2026-04-29 — Selected by Pittsburgh Steelers in 4th round; expected to improve return game (steelers-target-hidden-yardage-in-2026-draft-with-clear-special-teams-focus-steel-city-underground)

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