After opting against addressing their defensive backfield in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the lone exception being sixth-round Central Michigan cornerback Donte Kent, the pressure is on for Elliott to prove that 2024 was no fluke and he can be a player next to Minkah Fitzpatrick this fall. Fortunately, with a year in Pittsburgh already under his belt, the Steelers are clearly happy to bet on Elliott in a way the Ravens weren't, keeping him on their side of the AFC North battles for the next few campaigns.