Every NFL team has to have a strong foundation on the roster, but as important as roster pillars are, it's the breakout players that end up changing a team's trajectory in a hurry. One division that feels as wide open as any other around the NFL this season is the AFC North, which was won by the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. We've got our top four picks for every team in the AFC North heading into the upcoming season. Top 4 AFC North breakout player candidates for the 2026 NFL seasonPittsburgh Steelers: Roman Wilson, WRTwo years into his NFL career, former Michigan standout and Steelers 3rd-round pick Roman Wilson has just 12 receptions to his name. He's been getting talked about for a handful of years now as a potential breakout player candidate, but the 2026 season might finally be his time to shine.