The Pittsburgh Steelers have added another quarterback. With the No. 76 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Mike McCarthy’s team selected Penn State’s Drew Allar .
The Steelers have been waiting on four-time Associated Press NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he wants to play for the team again next season, but such a move brings even more question marks regarding the future Pro Football Hall of Famer’s future in the Steel City.
“Allar looks the part with prototypical size and an effortless arm that can make any NFL throw,” NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote in a scouting report. “However, inconsistent touch and ball placement are a major hindrance. In big moments and big games, he hasn’t proven he can rise to the occasion or sustain efficiency.
“Mechanical fixes are possible, but confidence, poise and recognition must be the foundation of any rebound. Allar projects as an average backup with high-end traits.”
Allar was an All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2024, leading the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff semifinals while passing for 3,327 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Last season, Allar started Penn State’s first six games — throwing for 1,100 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions — before breaking his left ankle in October.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Add Penn State QB Drew Allar in Third Round of 2026 NFL Draft
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