There was a lot of speculation ahead of the draft that the Pittsburgh Steelers could select a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, the team chose to address their need along the defensive line, taking Oregon DL Derrick Harmon. Defensive line was long considered the most likely position for the Steelers to select in the first round, and in the end, they made their feelings clear on what they valued more.
The Steelers are still pursuing Aaron Rodgers, but the team doesn’t have a long-term solution at quarterback. Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders was on the board for the Steelers at No.