The Pittsburgh Steelers are still uncertain about who will be the quarterback when the 2025 regular season begins. Aaron Rodgers has subtly indicated (without uttering a word) that he will carefully consider his next career move, including the option of retirement.
No matter what the veteran chooses, the lasting solution isn’t on the roster right now, and it won’t be unless the team opts to draft a quarterback at the end of April. There has been quite a stir regarding the organization making it in the first round, and that possibility is becoming increasingly likely as time goes on.
There aren’t many quarterbacks being lauded as first-round candidates in the forthcoming 2025 NFL Draft Class. Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are anticipated to be picked early, but another player has been gaining momentum. Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart might hear his name announced in the first round, and the Steelers could be the team that chooses him.
According to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Dart is set to visit the Steel City for an official Top 30 meeting in April. This is highly remarkable since the organization usually reveals its intentions regarding interest. Many of the early-round picks in the latest drafts have participated in one of these visits to Pittsburgh. Dart provides the necessary tools to begin immediately, yet it may not offer a very high potential. DeFabo provided additional context.
“Dart, evaluated by The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler as the third-best quarterback available, is probably the first quarterback the Steelers may realistically think about,” DeFabo stated. “Predicting when he will be selected is difficult.” Certain talent assessors believe Dart might be picked in the initial half of the first round, whereas others think he may still be around in the later rounds. “However, what will the Steelers believe?”
Dart concluded an impressive final season with the Rebels, passing for 4,279 yards and 29 touchdown passes. Additionally, he only threw six interceptions. He is viewed as prepared for the NFL, which will cause concern among Steelers fans. Similar comments were made regarding Kenny Pickett during the 2022 pre-draft period. Everyone is aware of how that turned out for the franchise.
The 2026 draft class is anticipated to be somewhat better than 2025, but there’s no assurance that any of the leading prospects will be accessible when Pittsburgh selects in the first round about a year from now. Should the Steelers genuinely favor Dart and believe he has the potential to lead the offense for the next ten years or beyond, it wouldn’t be surprising if they opt to select him with the 21st overall pick.
Steelers Are Expected To Select A Quarterback At Some Stage In 2025 NFL Draft
Dart isn’t the first quarterback to be listed among the Top 30 visits for Pittsburgh, and he certainly won’t be the last. According to DeFabo’s tracker for The Athletic, Louisville’s Tyler Shough has also been associated with the team through a Top 30 visit.
Nonetheless, he is a fascinating candidate who is expected to become a starter relatively soon in his career. The organization is evidently keen on this class, which raises some concern due to the talent. That being noted, fans should anticipate General Manager Omar Khan selecting a quarterback in 2025.