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‘Come On:’ Mel Kiper Rips Steelers For Not Taking Shedeur Sanders

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon DL Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but before the Steelers made their selection, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. made his case for the team selecting QB Shedeur Sanders. Kiper believes that the Steelers don’t have a good opportunity to bring in a young quarterback, and that taking Sanders could’ve helped them compete in the quarterback-rich AFC.

“This organization has not won a playoff game in nine years. Haven’t had any losing seasons in a long time, 21, but they haven’t won a playoff game in nine years.