NFL Draft Rumors: Steelers and Jets linked with 6'1", 210-pound QB with 129 total TDs in college football

There are many alternative paths the Pittsburgh Steelers could take in the 2025 NFL draft, but one thing is for sure: they must pick a quarterback.

Adam Schefter recently brought attention to Pittsburgh's connection to a lesser-known quarterback in the draft in an article for ESPN.com that covered several NFL draft speculations. Schefter claims that the Steelers were among the three organizations that sent out representatives to visit North Dakota State's star quarterback, Cam Miller, in March.

According to Schefter, Miller has met with representatives from the New York Jets and Denver Broncos in addition to the Steelers. He reported on Monday:

"Once again, North Dakota State has a quarterback prospect in the NFL pipeline in Cam Miller, who threw 33 touchdown passes and had just four interceptions last season," Schefter reports.

"The Steelers, Jets, and Broncos all sent their quarterback coaches to North Dakota State last month to meet with Miller, who is expected to be a late-round pick."

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to acquire a quarterback before the 2025 season after seeing both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson leave in free agency to join the New York Jets and the New York Giants, respectively.

Following his release by the New York Jets this offseason, Aaron Rodgers has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Steelers. The Steelers could be better suited using a young player behind the veteran quarterback if/when they sign him. That's where Miller could be useful.

Rodgers will probably be more of a temporary fix than a long-term answer if he agrees to a contract with Steel City. Cam Miller might start as the backup quarterback behind the four-time MVP winner and eventually develop as a starter.

Miller was the driving force behind North Dakota's offense during his collegiate career, starting 54 straight games. He was especially effective from beginning to end in the 2024 season.

Miller had just four interceptions while throwing for 3,251 yards and 33 touchdowns last season. He also tallied 12 rushing touchdowns and 631 rushing yards on 145 carries.

Miller passed for 9,721 yards and 81 touchdowns while only recording 19 interceptions in his five seasons in college. During that time, he recorded 2,277 rushing yards and 48 touchdowns, demonstrating his skill as a rusher as well.

A look at the Pittsburgh Steelers full draft pick in 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently scheduled to make six picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. When the draft begins on April 24, the franchise will make its first pick at No. 21 in the first round.

The following are the Steelers' 2025 draft picks:

First round - No. 21 overall

Third round - No. 83 overall

Fourth round - No. 123 overall

Fifth round - No. 156 overall

Sixth round - No. 185 overall (from Chicago Bears via Seattle Seahawks)

Seventh round - No. 229 (from Atlanta Falcons via Philadelphia Eagles)