MOBILE, ALThe Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a reliable quarterback on the roster going into the 2025 NFL Draft. According to team president Art Rooney II, the organization hopes to bring back either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but even in that case, the emphasis would be on attempting to get the quarterback of the future.
Rooney recognized that the NFL Draft seems like a way for the team to try to fill that gap, which he sees as the team’s largest issue, either in 2025 or 2026.
“I would want to sign one of them because I believe they are both competent quarterbacks. That will therefore take precedence, and I believe it will present us with the best chance to proceed. Of course, we will also be examining the draft. There are unfilled positions in our quarterback room, so I wouldn’t be shocked if we also looked at the draft this year or the following year. According to Rooney, that must be the top priority.
Jalen Milroe of Alabama is the best quarterback at the 2025 Senior Bowl. Milroe, a two-time captain, will impress in interviews as a modest, independent man who has demonstrated his intangible qualities.
But the question is the football tape itself. During his first Senior Bowl practice, Milroe struggled with processing and accuracy, just as he has during his time at Alabama. Milroe needs to improve significantly if he hopes to advance up the boards.
But that could push him down boards for the Steelers. In a shallow quarterback class, Milroe’s live arm and agility provide a special combination that no other player in the Senior Bowl group possesses, and they could propel him to a Top-50 pick.
For someone with the rough edges, Milroe’s QB coach’s comparison to Lamar Jackson is too harsh. Milroe would be the solution, though, if the Steelers wish to take an upside swing on day two. The only questions are whether he fails and whether Milroe’s qualities make sense for the Steelers to use in their current setting.
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