In the buildup to the 2025 NFL Draft, the quarterback position was a big topic of discussion for the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially as the franchise continued to look at a number of big names at the position in the draft class, including Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, and Louisville’s Tyler Shough.
Reports surfaced that the Steelers had first-round grades on both Dart and Sanders, and if a guy like Sanders was on the board at No. 21 overall, they’d entertain the idea of drafting a quarterback.
But in the end, the Steelers had their shot on Sanders and Dart at No.