2025 NFL Draft: Steelers out on Shedeur Sanders after top-30 visit went south: Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be putting the brakes on the Shedeur Sanders hype train. The Colorado quarterback was linked heavily to Steel City, but insider Aaron Wilson believes otherwise. As per him, Sanders’ top-30 visit with the team reportedly went way south.

“I’ve heard [Sanders] will not be a Pittsburgh Steeler. I heard that meeting did not go well,” Wilson said today during a live draft special on Thursday [1:09:06]. "And that wasn’t from someone telling me that — and this is always the assumption — because someone is trying to affect these boards.

"Somebody's picking a quarterback higher than expected, and I think the Saints are in play. They might be someone to keep an eye on. To me, you know, he doesn't really have first-round traits, but I just wonder is someone going to do it, and New Orleans seems to be a surprise spot for a lot of people."

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Wilson's take aligns with Steelers insider Gerry Dulac, who said there's “zero chance” the franchise trades up for Sanders. QB uncertainty still stands tall in the AFC North, and this late twist with one week left for the draft could reshape Pittsburgh’s entire draft strategy.

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2025 NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders landing spots

Three teams stand out as the best landing spots for Colorado coach Deion Sanders' son: the New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. In New York, Sanders would join a quarterback room comprising Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. Coach Brian Daboll's flexible offense and weapons like Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson could unleash Shedeur's full potential.

In Las Vegas, Geno Smith is expected to start. Sanders will have playmakers like Brock Bowers and Raheem Mostert to help him find his feet easily. Down in New Orleans, Sanders could thrive under Kellen Moore’s aggressive passing attack. He'll have Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara and a dome to sling it in.

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