Todd McShay Says Steelers Not 'Lock' to Pick Shedeur Sanders If He Falls in NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are viewed as the prime landing spot for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders if he falls in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, but one expert revealed that it's far from a guarantee.

During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show (1:10 mark), NFL draft expert Todd McShay revealed that the Steelers could be willing to pass up on selecting Sanders even if he falls to the No. 21 pick.

"I thought it was like, that's the floor. I think it's a softer floor than people might think in Pittsburgh," McShay said. "I've been told that it might not even be a 50 percent chance that they take him at 21."

McShay explained that the Steelers own just six draft picks this year, so they could look to trade the 21st pick and acquire more selections. However, teams could instead choose to hold onto their assets and wait to see whether Sanders or any other quarterback falls to them.

"As of right now, I can't say firmly that there's a floor," McShay added. "The closest thing we have is still Pittsburgh, but that's not a lock, according to what people are saying."

B/R's NFL Scouting Department predicted in its mock draft that the New Orleans Saints would trade up to the No. 6 pick to select Sanders, but the polarizing prospect doesn't have a clear landing spot.

If he falls and the Steelers pass up on him, teams like the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants could have a shot at choosing him in the second round.