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.

Shedeur Sanders has been raised to play football and is the prized pro athlete among Deion Sanders' three sons. Born during his father's three-year retirement from the NFL, Sanders has been under the tutelage of his Pro Football Hall of Fame father since his Pop Warner days.

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 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.