ESPN named two college quarterbacks who could lead the Pittsburgh Steelers once Aaron Rodgers retires from the NFL.

Aaron Rodgers is embracing every facet of being a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that includes being one of the main leaders of an otherwise young offensive unit. Rodgers recently issued a challenge to his offensive line after he watched fellow quarterback Skylar Thompson fall to the ground after being hit.

Roethlisberger has a point. The Steelers' offensive line hasn't been great for a few seasons now, which doesn't necessarily bode well for an older quarterback. If his protection gives him enough time to find a target, and helps him avoid a sack, things could be good. If the opposite is true, well ... there's always next year.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers shared a message he delivered to the offensive line while on Cam Heyward's Not Just Football podcast.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has big expectations for one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receivers. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Aaron Rodgers Foresees Big Things For Steelers Budd

It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

Marshawn Lynch learned an important lesson from Aaron Rodgers about preparedness and leadership when Aaron took blame for Lynch's mistake