Alvin Kamara is eagerly awaiting the selection the New Orleans Saints will make in the NFL Draft, as the star running back knows the franchise is in need of a quarterback. A young talent like Shedeur Sanders would be included in the team’s plans. However, a last-minute twist has changed the outlook and opened the door for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers are determined to land a quarterback with starting potential for the upcoming season after the departure of Russell Wilson. Sanders is one of the black & gold franchise’s most coveted players, but there’s a catch – Pittsburgh holds the 21st overall pick in the first round.
Kamara and the Saints will be picking ninth overall in the first round, meaning they’re guaranteed to add a top-10 prospect. The remaining question is whether Sanders is considered part of that group or if he might be selected by a team that isn’t in urgent need of a quarterback. That scenario became clearer after the Saints’ latest decision regarding Deion’s son.
Will the Saints select Sanders?
Although he’s recently been linked to Kamara’s Saints, Sanders is not expected to be selected by New Orleans in the first round. The information came from NFL analyst Todd McShay on his YouTube channel. “New Orleans will not draft Shedeur Sanders at No. 9,” he said.
Given this scenario, it’s clear that Sanders won’t be heading to the Saints unless he unexpectedly falls to the second round—something that seems unlikely. After Derek Carr’s injury, running back Alvin Kamara will have to continue waiting to find out who will be New Orleans’ starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
Why is there a door opening for the Steelers regarding Sanders?
Because the Steelers hold a pick higher than 20, they could benefit if the teams selecting earlier in the draft choose not to go after a top-tier talent like Sanders. This decision by the Saints increases the chances for Pittsburgh, which has shown genuine interest in the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback as a potential leader of their offense.