Behind the Steel Curtain on Drew Allar

Steelers viewed Allar as first-round talent; shined in preseason with 3 TDs.

Third-round developmental rookie QB (76th overall pick, 2026) who impressed in preseason debut with 10-of-13 passing, 2 passing TDs, and 1 rushing TD against Green Bay. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed the team viewed Allar as first-round talent coming out of his junior year before a senior-year injury affected his draft stock; McCarthy stated "When we drafted Drew, we felt like we were getting a first-round pick" and noted "all that's holding true" regarding Allar's prospect evaluation. Allar is refining footwork and throwing mechanics under McCarthy's coaching.

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