The 2025 NFL Draft is two weeks away, but the Aaron Rodgers situation has kept analysts in flux.
Rodgers reportedly visited the Steelers facility, but he’s yet to decide on his next team. Pittsburgh reportedly was willing to wait things out, but it does leave multiple questions for the No. 21 pick.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released a new mock draft Tuesday, and he changed his tune after projecting quarterback Jaxson Dart to the Steel City and had the Steelers selecting defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.
“Harmon is a constant headache for opponents,” Kiper wrote. “He had five sacks and 35 pressures as an interior pass rusher last season, and he took care of business in the run game with 11 stops and 10 tackles for loss. Keeanu Benton and Harmon would be a good pairing inside.
I originally had Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart to Pittsburgh. He throws with accuracy and velocity, and he’d be a potential short- and long-term answer. We’re all still waiting to see what happens with Aaron Rodgers, so I’ll hold off on any quarterback moves for the Steelers until we know a little more.”
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Defense might be the safe choice for Pittsburgh since what it needs on offense will depend on who the quarterback is. The Steelers will have plenty of offensive weapons to choose from on Day 2 and Day 3 of the NFL draft.
Things obviously would be easier if Rodgers decided to sign before the 2025 NFL Draft, but the 41-year-old never is one to make things easy for others.
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