Fox News: Former Steelers star Ryan Clark has strong reaction to Pittsburgh passing on Shedeur Sanders

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Former Steelers star Ryan Clark has strong reaction to Pittsburgh passing on Shedeur Sanders

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark was surprised his former team didn't take quarterback Sheduer Sanders in the first round of the NFL Draft.

                   
                       

Shedeur Sanders' fall from the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft remains a hot topic. 

As the second round came and went Friday, the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login still did not hear his name called. While Sanders was widely considered one of the top quarterback prospects entering this year's draft, criticism about his pre-draft interviews began surfacing leading into Thursday.

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Sanders' tendency to hold the ball for extended periods was also scrutinized.

That and other factors seemingly contributed to claims that Sanders' stock was dropping ahead of the draft. Although the New York Giants You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston earlier this offseason, the team was still linked to Sanders. 

New York ultimately opted to trade back into the first-round on Thursday to select former Ole Miss quarterback You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

ESPN star and former You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login safety Ryan Clark had a strong reaction to his former team deciding against taking Sanders when they were on the clock in the first round. 

"What the hell!" Clark said.

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The Steelers ultimately used the 21st pick on defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.

"Mason Rudolph? Mason Rudolph!?" You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

"He went to Tennessee and got worse. You know what we're gonna do? Oh, let's wait for Aaron. Wait for Aaron to make a decision. We let You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login hold us hostage like we're a four. We the Pittsburgh Steelers! We're supposed to be acting like a 10. We acting like a four."

Rudolph left the Steelers after the 2023 season and joined the Tennessee Titans. The quarterback threw nine touchdowns against nine interceptions over eight games in 2024. Rodgers recently met with the Steelers front office and coaches, but the four-time NFL MVP has yet to make an official decision about his football future.

Aside from Rudolph, Skylar Thompson is the only other quarterback under contract with the Steelers.

Sanders finished the 2024 season with 4,134 passing yards. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders.

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