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Steelers' Draft Drama: A Bold Move or Missed Opportunity?
As the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off under the bright lights of Lambeau Field, few teams commanded attention quite like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Known for their rich football legacy and passionate fanbase, the Steelers turned heads with bold moves, unexpected snubs, and off-field drama that had Twitter buzzing and sports analysts scrambling.
The Pick: Derrick Harmon Brings the Heat
With the 21st overall pick, the Steelers locked in Derrick Harmon, the powerhouse defensive lineman out of Oregon. Standing at 6'4½" and weighing 313 pounds, Harmon is a force to be reckoned with—his 2024 stats include 45 tackles, 10.5 for loss, 5 sacks, and a handful of quarterback hurries.
Coach Tomlin called the pick “a tone-setter for our defense,” signaling a renewed focus on dominating the trenches. Harmon is expected to make an immediate impact on a Steelers line hungry for disruption.
The Snub Heard Around the League: No Shedeur?
But the bigger shock came with who they didn’t pick.
Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall-of-Famer Deion Sanders, was still on the board. Once a projected top-10 QB, his draft slide was already a headline. When Pittsburgh passed on him for Harmon, fans were stunned—and Shedeur’s live reaction, caught on camera at his draft party, only added fuel to the fire.
Some fans praised the Steelers for sticking to their board; others saw it as a missed opportunity to secure a dynamic quarterback of the future.
George Pickens Unfollows Steelers—Fuel to the Fire?
As if things weren’t spicy enough, wide receiver George Pickens added drama of his own. Within hours of the pick, social sleuths noticed that Pickens had unfollowed the Steelers on Instagram—a modern-day sign of tension if there ever was one.
Rumors of a possible trade are swirling, with sources reporting that several teams are interested. Whether this is just social media noise or the beginning of a roster shake-up remains to be seen.
What’s Next for the Steelers?
With Day 2 of the draft looming, Pittsburgh has more decisions to make—and a lot of noise to either silence or lean into. Will they grab a QB in the later rounds? Is a Pickens trade on the table? The Steelers have everyone's attention, and that's exactly how they like it.
