Las Vegas desperately needs a receiver and would likely trade as high as a second-round pick to acquire one of Pickens' stature. The Raiders have the draft capital to pull off a trade with the Steelers. Las Vegas, in addition to having the No. 6 overall pick, has second- and third-round picks that could be used to acquire Pickens.

In 2024, Pickens played 14 games and led the Steelers with 900 receiving yards on 59 catches while adding three touchdowns. The 24-year-old had recorded 1,140 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, his lone season eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark.

The Steelers have an established history of centering their wide receiver groups around one notable payment, while making other pass