Just as they did in the first round, the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on drafting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the third round. The Steelers instead chose to select former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson with the 83rd overall pick.

The second round of the 2025 NFL draft is in the books and with the third round kicking off, the Pittsburgh Steelers will finally make a pick on Friday night. And with the way things are going, there's a real possibility the Steelers are still able to select former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Most mock drafts projected Sanders to be a first-round pick, with the Pittsburgh Steelers frequently seen as a likely destination. However, the Steelers opted for Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the first round. Then they chose Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round, passing on Sanders both times.