Report: ‘Undervalued’ Kyle McCord visiting Steelers on Monday, Giants on Tuesday

Former Ohio State and Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord is drawing some rave reviews ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. He has some interesting visits lined up over the next couple of days, and is slated to meet with the Steelers on Monday and the Giants on Tuesday, according to FOX’s Jordan Schultz.

“Sources: Syracuse QB Kyle McCord is visiting the #Steelers today and the #Giants tomorrow,” Schultz noted. “McCord, who led the nation in passing last season, has acquitted himself well throughout the draft process with a series of good interviews and impressive on-the-board work.

“Several teams I’ve spoken with say he’s one of the more undervalued players in the entire draft — highlighting his prototypical NFL size, winning pedigree (see 21-point comeback vs Miami) and capacity to read coverage.”

While other quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart are receiving immense hype, McCord has flown a bit under the radar. At least when it comes to media coverage. It seems as if two of the more quarterback-needy teams in the league have an interest in the signal-caller.

McCord was the nation’s leading passer in 2024. He also broke the ACC single-season passing record this past year. While he was solid in Columbus during three seasons with the Buckeyes, he truly found his footing at Syracuse, passing for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns.

The quarterback’s play helped ease any growing pains brought on by it being coach Fran Brown’s first season with the program. It was a highly-successful campaign that helped set the stage for future success, and Brown has spoken eloquently about his now-former player, pointing out during an appearance on the ACC Network that he views the QB as a top-five prospect at his position.

Throughout the year, Brown also thanked Ohio State coach Ryan Day multiple times for allowing McCord to come to Syracuse. He did so again after the regular season, and made it clear he’s not joking or being disrespectful.

“I’m happy that Kyle was able to go and clear his name, come here and show that he’s a good quarterback,” Brown said. “I got ridiculed for stating that I wanted to send Ryan Day a bottle of champagne where I wasn’t being disrespectful. 

“I was just saying, this guy’s the real deal, and you guys let him come here. Like, great, thank you. I still owe him. Should send him some more, should send him a (expletive) case, not even a bottle. Excuse my language, but just extremely excited and thankful for Kyle.”

All told, Kyle McCord helped Syracuse to finish with 10 wins for only the third time in the past 25 years this past season. His return would’ve been a major boost for the Orange after they finished tied for fourth in the ACC standings following a win against Miami to close the regular season, but he’s decided to move on to the NFL, where he’s hoping to continue turning heads.