The Pittsburgh Steelers have made another key addition to their wide receiver room, signing Montana Lemonious-Craig, a standout from both Arizona and Colorado with a track record of reliability and production.
While the team hasn’t officially named him WR1, fans and analysts alike are already circling his name as one to watch heading into training camp.
A Dual-Chapter College Journey
Lemonious-Craig spent two seasons at the University of Arizona (2023–24), following a three-year stint at Colorado (2020–22). Across five years of collegiate football, he built a solid résumé that shows steady development, adaptability, and big-play potential.
In total, he appeared in 47 games, catching 79 passes for 965 yards with an average of 12.2 yards per reception and scoring nine touchdowns.
Those numbers may not scream “superstar,” but they tell the story of a receiver who contributed consistently in two very different offensive systems — and found the end zone with regularity.
Arizona: Polished Production
During his time with the Wildcats, Lemonious-Craig played in 24 games, hauling in 45 receptions for 468 yards and four touchdowns. His 10.4-yard average in Arizona’s offense suggests he operated as a possession receiver — a reliable option on second-and-medium or in red zone sets.
His hands, route-running, and field awareness made him a trusted target in a competitive Pac-12 landscape.
Colorado: Deep Threat Emerges
At Colorado, however, he showed a different side.
In 23 games, he caught 34 passes for 497 yards — an average of 14.6 yards per catch — and found the end zone five times. That level of explosiveness downfield makes him a candidate to stretch defenses, especially when paired with a big-arm quarterback.
In a Steelers offense searching for post-Pickens balance, his versatility stands out.
What This Means for Pittsburgh
With George Pickens now in Dallas and questions looming about who will emerge as the next top target, Lemonious-Craig arrives at the perfect time. He’ll join a WR corps that includes young, developing talent — but no established hierarchy.
The Steelers have yet to name a WR1 heading into camp. That job is open.
Lemonious-Craig knows that.
And if his college journey is any indication, he’s more than ready to compete for it.
