Just as they did in the first round, the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on drafting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the third round. The Steelers instead chose to select former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson with the 83rd overall pick.

On Friday, the stage was set for the Pittsburgh Steelers to end their questions under center. With their second-round pick traded for receiver DK Metcalf, fans waited anxiously as quarterbacks continued to fall not only out of Round 2 but deep into Round 3.