Steelers Select Penn State QB Drew Allar in Third Round

Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Steelers added another young quarterback to their roster on Friday, selecting Penn State standout Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, as the team continues to await a decision from veteran Aaron Rodgers on his potential return for a 22nd season.

Allar, a 6-foot-5, 228-pound native of Medina, Ohio, joins a quarterback room that includes veteran backup Mason Rudolph and second-year player Will Howard, taken in the sixth round a year ago. The Steelers, under new head coach Mike McCarthy, have emphasized building depth at the position amid uncertainty surrounding Rodgers, who started 16 games last season and led Pittsburgh to an AFC North title with a 10-6 record in his starts. Rodgers, now 42, has yet to commit to playing in 2026, prompting the team to explore developmental options.

The selection of Allar, who played college ball just two hours from Acrisure Stadium in State College, drew cheers from the local crowd at the draft site. Over four seasons with the Nittany Lions, Allar completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 7,402 yards, 61 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 45 games, while adding 732 rushing...