Former Steelers Star Ryan Clark Has Strong Reaction To Pittsburgh Passing On Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur Sanders' autumn from nan first-round of nan 2025 NFL Draft remains a basking topic. 

As nan 2nd information came and went Friday, nan former Colorado quarterback still did not perceive his sanction called. 

While Sanders was wide considered 1 of nan apical backmost prospects entering this year's draft, disapproval astir his predraft interviews began surfacing starring into Thursday.

Sanders' inclination to clasp nan shot for extended periods was besides scrutinized.

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Broadcaster Ryan Clark earlier a crippled betwixt nan Tampa Bay Buccaneers and nan Kansas City Chiefs astatine GEHA Field astatine Arrowhead Stadium successful Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 4, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)

That and different factors seemingly contributed to chatter that Sanders' banal was dropping up of nan draft. Although nan New York Giants signed seasoned backmost Russell Wilson, nan squad was still linked to Sanders. 

But New York opted to waste and acquisition up for Jaxson Dart.

Colorado Buffaloes backmost Shedeur Sanders warms up earlier a crippled against nan Brigham Young Cougars astatine Alamodome successful San Antonio Dec. 28, 2024. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

ESPN prima and erstwhile Pittsburgh Steelers information Ryan Clark had a beardown guidance to his erstwhile squad deciding against Sanders erstwhile they were connected nan timepiece successful nan first round. 

"What nan hell!" Clark said.

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The Steelers utilized nan 21st prime connected protect tackle Derrick Harmon.

Oregon protect lineman Derrick Harmon participates successful drills during nan 2025 NFL Combine astatine Lucas Oil Stadium.  (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

"Mason Rudolph? Mason Rudolph!?" Clark continued.

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"He went to Tennessee and sewage worse. You cognize what we're gonna do? Oh, let's hold for Aaron. Wait for Aaron to make a decision. We fto Aaron Rodgers clasp america hostage for illustration we're a four. We nan Pittsburgh Steelers! We're expected to beryllium acting for illustration a 10. We acting for illustration a four."

Sanders vanished nan 2024 play pinch 4,134 passing yards.

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