Since legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement last month, countless quarterbacks have been discussed by fans and media alike as possible candidates to fill the size 13 cleats left empty by Big Ben’s departure. While the talk about free agents and trade targets can be fun to discuss, draft picks are the only option that allows outsiders to follow the smell of smoke from the Steelers front office.
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder has proved himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2022 draft class following a 44-win career with the Bearcats. He’s working to prove he’s the top gunslinger in the class during his time at the Senior Bowl and teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers have noticed.