Quarterbacks

CBS Sports has released an early mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft, highlighting quarterback prospects like Arch Manning and Dante Moore. The projection places Manning with the Miami Dolphins at No. 1 overall. Several other teams are linked to top talents across positions.

11 mai 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard believes Shedeur Sanders' unexpected drop in the 2025 NFL Draft delayed selections for other passers including himself. Howard, who was picked in the sixth round, shared his thoughts during a recent podcast appearance. He recalled expecting to be chosen on Friday but watching the quarterback class stall after Sanders fell.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II stated that the team probably will not draft a quarterback with its No. 21 pick in Thursday's first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In a pre-draft interview with WTAE’s Andrew Stockey, Rooney kept options open for other positions like wide receiver, offensive line or secondary, echoing recent analyst reports ruling out early picks like Alabama's Ty Simpson.

16 avril 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

Pittsburgh Steelers front office personnel have expressed frustration over the limited athletic profiles of recent starting quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. The team hosted four mid-round quarterback prospects for pre-draft visits amid plans to add depth even if Aaron Rodgers returns. Analysts suggest the Steelers seek bigger, more physical passers suited for the AFC North.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck primarily because of his extensive starting experience, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Gerry Dulac. Dulac noted that Beck has started 43 games, including time at Georgia where he won a national title. The team has little intention of selecting a quarterback with its top pick.

4 avril 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein forecasted that the 2026 NFL draft could see fewer than four quarterbacks selected in the top 100 picks, echoing the 2013 draft. He shared this view in a tweet on April 4. The prediction comes amid speculation about the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback needs.