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Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth has strong words about rookie QB Drew Allar
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From one Penn State Nittany Lion to another, Pittsburgh Steelers veteran tight end Pat Freiermuth couldn't help but praise third-round rookie quarterback Drew Allar .
In a sit-down interview with Missi Matthews and Mike Prisuta at mandatory minicamp, Freiermuth revealed what it's been like to work with Allar. And it seems like the young quarterback is heading in the right direction.
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"It's been cool to kind of work with a Penn State guy," Freiermuth said via the Steelers YouTube channel. "It's just been cool to see him here. The first couple days as a pro are really tough on a rookie. New team, new building. And it's been tough, but he's been progressing really well.
"He led the team down on a two-minute drive the other day. It's been great to see him get more comfortable in the locker room and the offense."
Allar, selected by the Steelers with the 76th overall pick in the the 2026 NFL Draft, had his promising trajectory derailed at Penn State thanks to coaching staff mismanagement, poor play, and injuries. But it ultimately led to him falling right into Pittsburgh's lap in the third round.
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn't exactly have the smoothest track record when it came to developing young quarterbacks, but there's major optimism surround
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Drew Allar is progressing well, says Pat Freiermuth
