In his latest mock draft a few weeks ago, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. had Sanders going to the New York Jets at the No. 7 pick. This week Kiper was asked to give a player comparison to Sanders and he went with a former Jets QB—Chad Pennington.

During an episode of First Draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. was asked about the possibility of Sanders having an Aaron Rodgers-like drop in the first round, referring to the four-time NFL MVP's fall to the Green Bay Packers with the No. 24 pick in 2005. Kiper said he would be surprised if the signal-caller fell that far, but he didn't rule it out.

But while much of the hay is in the barn, the less publicly transparent aspects of the pre-draft process will continue to unfold as some prospects conduct individual workouts and provide updated medical information – often during official visits to NFL clubs.

Speculation is heating up around the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 NFL Draft strategy. We break down the latest mock drafts and what they mean.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. sees the Arizona Cardinals targeting Michigan corner Will Johnson in his latest mock draft.

While it seems the Steelers are the most likely landing spot for Aaron Rodgers, signing him would not preclude them from looking toward the future at quarterback. Rodgers is 41 years old, and each coming season is a true year-to-year proposition.