Drew Allar drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 NFL Draft

12 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 25

Allar, selected 76th overall, joins the Steelers after an inconsistent Penn State career and a season-ending ankle injury in 2025.
The Steelers acquired the pick from Dallas in the George Pickens trade and now have Allar, Will Howard, and Mason Rudolph as quarterback options while awaiting Aaron Rodgers' decision.
New head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to oversee Allar's development, with the Steelers seeking long-term stability at quarterback following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement and recent roster changes.

Can Mike McCarthy's coaching fix the accuracy issues that plagued Allar in college?

Who has the inside track to be the Steelers' future: Drew Allar or Will Howard?

Will Drew Allar defy the statistical models that predict his failure in the NFL?

Does drafting a quarterback signal the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh?

As a former Browns fan, how will Drew Allar win over the passionate Pittsburgh fanbase?