Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, there were rumblings that the Pittsburgh Steelers may trade receiver George Pickens at some point during the draft. While a trade never happened, the Steelers reportedly did try to trade their young receiver but were unable to.

"Unless ESPN's Adam Schefter just made up his own trade list out of thin air, everybody on his 'hit list' - not just George Pickens - should be upset with their teams.''

Among the many surprises that unfolded at the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers ignoring the quarterback position until Day 3 of the festivities was at or