NFL GM Reportedly Thinks Shedeur Sanders Has '40-50%' Chance to Land with Steelers

Colorado Shedeur Sanders is far from a sure thing to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.

"After talking to more than a dozen sources about this pick, I still don't feel great about it," Miller wrote as he projected the Steelers to take Sanders. "This is the most popular destination for Sanders, but there is no consensus on where the Steelers could go in this slot. One rival GM said there's a '40% to 50%' chance Sanders goes to Pittsburgh."

Echoing the general uncertainty, Peter Schrager of ESPN said in his mock that Sanders "could go anywhere from No. 3 to the Giants to the second round."

With the first round as currently constructed, Pittsburgh appears to be the firewall between Sanders and Round 2. None of the teams that comes after the Steelers has a clear need for a quarterback.

In addition, Ole Miss star Jaxson Dart might have leapfrogged Sanders in the eyes of one franchise that could trade back into the first round. The Ringer's Todd McShay reported in his newest mock draft that Sanders "is a no-go" for New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll. He also called Dart "Daboll's top choice at QB."

From the moment the 2024 college football season concluded, a lot of fans would've bet the house on Sanders being a first-rounder. Even early into the spring, he looked like a strong candidate for the Cleveland Browns at No. 2.

Now, it's anybody's guess as to where the Buffs standout goes.