Woodland Hills, WVU grad Lyons signs with Steelers

[SteelerSal]

Wide receiver Wes Lyons, a Woodland Hills High School and West Virginia graduate, said he has signed with the Steelers.

The 6-foot-8, 245-pounder was a three-year starter for the Mountaineers, finishing his career with 42 receptions for 517 yards, including 20 for 263 yards as a senior in 2009.

Lyons attended a minicamp with the New York Jets last spring but did not play this past season. Lyons worked out for the Steelers in late December and signed a two-year contract with the team Thursday.



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[SteelerSal]

[SteelerSal]

[Austin87]

The 6-foot-8, 245-pounder...WOW! Gotta be one of the biggest WR's ever.

[SteelerFanInStl]

At 6' 8" that guy is huge! Do you think he could put on some pounds and play TE?

[Merchant]

Give him a jump ball in the endzone. Good luck defending it.

[Steeldude]

or is he another burress? no hands and no fundamentals

[tube517]

Harold Carmichael did pretty well at 6'8" but that block that Sal posted was sick!

The 6-foot-8, 245-pounder...WOW! Gotta be one of the biggest WR's ever.

[SteelerEmpire]

We now have the speed (Wallace), agility (Ward, Sanders and Brown) and now the size at WR... Ben should just be able to "close his eyes" and throw the ball and there should be a completion... lol.

[pepsyman1]

It LOOKS like he's got pretty good hands. It would be nice to give Ben another weapon like that. What's that sound I hear? Oh, I think it's Sweed's last chance pulling away from the curb....lol

[XxKnightxX]

Jump Ball to lyons, AND THATS A PITTSBURGH STEELERS TD. Now lets get this CBA done lol.

[NJarhead]

Wonder if he could add about 10 lbs and take Spaeths place.?.?

[Dino 6 Rings]

look forward to seeing him get through camp and learning the playbook.

also looking forward to having Ward another year to help the young guys with fundementals and Blocking techniques.

[NJarhead]

look forward to seeing him get through camp and learning the playbook.

also looking forward to having Ward another year to help the young guys with fundementals and Blocking techniques.

Can't see this guy ever seeing playing time with the Steelers at WR. These signings all too often are meaningless.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Can't see this guy ever seeing playing time with the Steelers at WR. These signings all too often are meaningless.

I know...just putting some hope out there. Our receiving group isn't a real "worry point" for me this season, unless Ward does in fact hang them up. If Brown and Sanders can develop half as well as Wallace did from his rookie year, we are golden.

[NJarhead]

I know...just putting some hope out there. Our receiving group isn't a real "worry point" for me this season, unless Ward does in fact hang them up. If Brown and Sanders can develop half as well as Wallace did from his rookie year, we are golden.

What do you think about my TE idea? Obviously the kid can block. A few more LB's and he might just be able to become a part of a game plan rather than just pushing to break into the roster at WR.

[SteelerEmpire]

Can't see this guy ever seeing playing time with the Steelers at WR. These signings all too often are meaningless.

True. But IF we go to an 18 game season, there "may" be room for more receivers if they expand the rosters... This will be one off season that will be about as exciting as the regular season... if you like "drama".

[NJarhead]

True. But IF we go to an 18 game season, there "may" be room for more receivers if they expand the rosters... This will be one off season that will be about as exciting as the regular season... if you like "drama".

We're not going to an 18 game season. However, we should still look into expanding the rosters.

[Chidi29]

Had to do a double take at the size but don't get too exicted. Tall receivers are fun to look at but the past couple tall camp guys never had a chance. Micah Rucker and some WR from Michigan St a few years ago.

[SteelerEmpire]

A good highlight is at 52 secs... lol...

[43Hitman]

I like the block at 1:43. Nice freaking hit!

[SteelerSal]

A good highlight is at 52 secs... lol...

Do all these players highlight videos always have to have irritating music...what the heck was that noise.

[Count Steeler]

Major question, can he fair catch?

Seriously, El had a great Super Bowl, and as much as I like Sanders and Brown, through another player in the mix to fight for the bone. Hope he has a good head.

[KeiselPower99]

WR should be a nice battle in camp this year. El Battle Sweed and Lyons fighting for a spot. I cant wait til August.

[SteelerSal]

WR should be a nice battle in camp this year. El Battle Sweed and Lyons fighting for a spot. I cant wait til August.

I agree!! Was a pretty good showing by the young guys..Randel El lost playing time and Battle only saw the field on sp. teams.

Love your Legursky sig, KeiselPower99!!

[tube517]

Major question, can he fair catch?

Seriously, El had a great Super Bowl, and as much as I like Sanders and Brown, through another player in the mix to fight for the bone. Hope he has a good head.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Impressive physical dimensions, but it's easy to overlook production for size. I'm no stat geek but 42 receptions for 517 yards as CAREER TOTALS in college isn't exactly what you look for in a guy who's looking to contribute at the next level. Then again, guys like Willie Parker barely did anything in college only to shred it up on the big stage

[SteelerSal]

Impressive physical dimensions, but it's easy to overlook production for size. I'm no stat geek but 42 receptions for 517 yards as CAREER TOTALS in college isn't exactly what you look for in a guy who's looking to contribute at the next level. Then again, guys like Willie Parker barely did anything in college only to shred it up on the big stage

Gotta kinda look at the offense that he played in and the qb's he had throwing to him...WV has not been known lately to have true qb's just great athletes behind center.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Gotta kinda look at the offense that he played in and the qb's he had throwing to him...WV has not been known lately to have true qb's just great athletes behind center.

Ah I see, you're talking to a guy who barely knows a thing about college ball lol

[Galax Steeler]

I don't think Sweed, El and Battle will be back next year this should open a spot for him.