In a mock draft on CBS Sports from Kyle Stackpole, Sanders falls to the Pittsburgh Steelers at pick no. 21, who are currently waiting on a veteran quarterback to sign but could also easily draft a quarterback in the draft. Sanders could make a lot of sense for Pittsburgh, whether they sign a guy like Aaron Rodgers or not.

Six quarterbacks land in the top 100, but there's a long wait at that position after Cam Ward comes off the board early.

The Saints have had a busy free agency, landing center Will Clapp, tight end Jack Stoll, safety Justin Reid, and more. The team is clearly making moves to rebound from their paltry 5-12 record in 2024. For more on the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.

According to a new mock draft from Athlon Sports, Luke Easterling projects Ward as the No. 1 overall pick to the Titans. And, despite the option for the Browns and Giants to take a chance on Sanders, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year is projected to land outside of the top-20 picks.

According to some experts, Shedeur Sanders is second only to Cam Ward in the upcoming NFL Draft. And with several teams waiting on Aaron Rodgers’ free-agent decision, Sanders could be a backup plan for many.

There was once a time that NFL Draft experts were mocking Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders in the top six. Now, he's projected to go much later in the first round, with one expert placing him with an AFC playoff contender.