The Steelers have signed their third round selection from the 2014 NFL Draft, wide receiver/running back Dri Archer. Financial terms of the four-year contract were not disclosed.
Archer (5-8, 173), who was selected with the 97th overall pick, started 21-of-47 games for the Kent State Golden Flashes. He finished his collegiate career with 99 receptions for 1,194 yards and 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 2,342 yards and 24 touchdowns. Archer also was a standout special teams performer and registered 51 kickoff returns for 1,436 yards and four touchdowns. His 40 career touchdowns rank second in school history.
The Steelers have now signed eight of their nine selections from the 2014 NFL Draft.