Shedeur Sanders Wants to Play for the Steelers

Pittsburgh, PA – March 23, 2025
Shedeur Sanders, the star quarterback from Colorado and a projected top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has set his sights on the Pittsburgh Steelers, igniting excitement among Steelers Nation. The 23-year-old signal-caller, fresh off a standout senior season, reportedly told reporters Saturday at a pre-draft event in Boulder that Pittsburgh is his “dream destination” as he prepares to take his talents to the pros.

“I grew up watching Big Ben—those Steelers teams were tough, physical, and winners,” Sanders said, referencing Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger. “That’s the kind of culture I want to be part of.” The comments come as the Steelers, holding the No. 21 pick, navigate a quarterback crossroads with Mason Rudolph as their only signed QB and free agents like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson still in play. Sanders’ bold declaration could pressure GM Omar Khan to make a blockbuster move to land him.

Sanders dazzled in 2024, throwing for 3,487 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 6 interceptions, leading Colorado to a 9-3 record under his father, Deion Sanders. His pinpoint accuracy (68.8% completion) and poise in the pocket have drawn comparisons to Roethlisberger, making him a fan favorite on r/steelers. “Shedeur’s got that swagger—him with Pickens and Metcalf? Lethal,” posted u/SteelFaith.