Thu Mar 27 21:30:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Mock Draft 2025: Steelers Trade Up for Shedeur Sanders, Other Surprises
**NEW YORK, NY** – In a surprising twist, ESPN analyst and former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft sees the Pittsburgh Steelers aggressively trading up to secure Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The mock draft, released less than a month before the actual event, reflects Tannenbaum’s own GM decision-making process rather than simply projecting league trends.
Tannenbaum’s revised mock, updated following Russell Wilson’s signing with the Giants, features several notable picks. He projects the Tennessee Titans selecting quarterback Caleb Ward first overall, citing Ward’s impressive college stats and pocket presence. The Cleveland Browns, despite their need at quarterback, opt for the versatile Devon Hunter, capable of playing both cornerback and receiver.
The Steelers’ acquisition of Sanders is the draft’s most significant development. Tannenbaum explains the move, highlighting the team’s lack of a long-term quarterback solution despite Aaron Rodgers’ rumored interest, and predicts Sanders will quickly become a top-15 NFL starter.
Other noteworthy selections include:
* **New England Patriots:** Selecting Missouri offensive tackle, J.C. Latham, to address their struggling offensive line.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars:** Drafting Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, drawing comparisons to Micah Parsons.
* **New York Jets:** Choosing LSU offensive tackle, Will Campbell, to bolster their offensive line after signing Justin Fields.
* **Carolina Panthers:** Selecting edge rusher, Isaiah Walker, to bolster their struggling defense.
* **New Orleans Saints:** Selecting edge rusher, Isaiah Williams, addressing their defensive needs.
Tannenbaum also analyzes several other teams’ draft needs and offers his projections for their first-round picks. He considers various players including Shedeur Sanders for several teams before the Steelers’ trade. He weighs the relative merits of various players, comparing Shedeur Sanders’ skills to those of Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton. The analysis considers the players’ strengths and weaknesses, and how they fit in their respective teams. He concludes with his overall selections for all 32 teams, based on his evaluations and preferences.
Tannenbaum’s mock draft provides a fascinating look at how a seasoned NFL executive would approach the upcoming draft, sparking debate and anticipation for the real event on April 24th.
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