2 weeks Ago By Habib Timileyin
The Pittsburgh Steelers were among several organizations that hosted Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on pre-draft visits. The team holds the No. 21 overall pick and is expected to target Sanders if he's still available at that spot.
When questioned about Sanders during a press conference on Tuesday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin complimented the QB prospect, recalling his recent 30-visit. Tomlin also highlighted Sanders' unique skills, stating that two of his traits that have stood out for him and that have frequently gone unnoticed. Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game! Tomlin's remarks surprised Steelers insider Gerry Dulac, who noted that it is uncommon for the head coach to be upfront about his fondness for a draft candidate.
Reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Tomlin has a likeness for Sanders, so it's possible that his recent remarks were simply honest. In another likely case, Tomlin may have been using smokescreens to conceal the Steelers' true intentions, as teams frequently do. In any event, we will be able to find out what happens when the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Early in this year's pre-draft cycle, it appeared highly unlikely that Shedeur Sanders would be selected outside of the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft. The likelihood of Sanders falling to the Steelers at No. 21 is now growing as the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns are unlikely to go for a quarterback in the first round.
The Steelers are still awaiting word on Aaron Rodgers ' 2025 season plans, which is an obstacle to the team's plans to select Sanders. If Rodgers doesn't retire, the Steelers seem most likely to sign him. Habib Timileyin Habib Timileyin has been an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda for 2 years.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, and found himself drawn to the NFL about a decade ago. Habib's favorite team is the Cincinnati Bengals and he particularly enjoyed their run to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season. The 2016 Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots is his most favorite of all time, and if given a chance to go back in time, he would love to witness the Patroits’ incredible comeback from being 28-3 down to winning 34-28.
Habib admires Tom Brady for his journey from being in a low draft position to achieving immense success in the game. His favorite coach of all time is Bill Belichick. Habib likes to study intricate details of a story before reporting on it, and compares information among several reputable sources to ensure accuracy.
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