Analysts offer mixed views on Steelers' selection of Drew Allar

April 27, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Reactions from analysts range from suggestions to trade for another quarterback to optimism about his potential under head coach Mike McCarthy. Commentators highlighted both concerns and strengths in Allar's profile.

ESPN analyst Mina Kimes argued the Steelers should have traded their second-round pick, No. 47 overall, to the Philadelphia Eagles for quarterback Tanner McKee. Speaking on her podcast, Kimes said, “I would have been on the phone with the Eagles, about Tanner McKee... It’s gonna be Aaron Rodgers, man.” She questioned the fit of Allar, noting the Steelers already have Will Howard and recently selected receiver Germie Bernard with that pick to complement DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. Kimes emphasized the team's solid roster could contend immediately with the right quarterback.

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Discussions on X reflect mixed sentiments on the Steelers' third-round selection of Penn State QB Drew Allar. Analysts highlight his physical tools and arm strength but criticize mechanical issues, injury history, and college inconsistency. Fans and pundits express optimism for development under Mike McCarthy, value at the pick position, and Pennsylvania ties, while others view it as a reach or poor process.

Absolutely hate this pick for the Steelers, especially with how the board fell

Allar has enticing tools, but he needs tremendous amounts of mechanical work/under pressure and is a limited athlete coming off a big injury

Had a fifth-round grade on him. Yuck!

— Bradley Locker (@Bradley_Locker) 25 апреля 2026 г.

“They had to do it. You gotta go get a quarterback…Right now, you don’t feel like you have your future franchise [QB]… Not a single player in this draft or in any draft is a finished product.”@GregJennings reacts to the Steelers picking Drew Allar 76th overall: pic.twitter.com/TtAFFlObhj

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) April 27, 2026

I'm happy the Steelers didn't reach and attempt to draft Drew Allar higher than they did. To me as a Penn State fan who watched every game he wasn't worth more than a 3rd. He was drafted right where he should have been. Now they have to see if he can be developed by McCarthy

— STEELCITYNATION (@SCityNATION412) 25 апреля 2026 г.

3.76- Drew Allar: PIT

WON’T WORK in Pittsburgh despite all his raw traits. He does sit in a good QB room and McCarthy could coax something out of him. But PSU critically underdeveloped him in the fundamental areas of playing QB and I project he’ll be a mid-level backup #Steelers pic.twitter.com/CXg2h603AB

— Ryan Wonsowicz (@wonzwaze) 25 апреля 2026 г.

With the 76th pick of the 2026 NFL draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Drew Allar Quarterback Penn St & native of Medina OH@austin_malutic

— Jason Hannum (@JasonHannum1975) 25 апреля 2026 г.

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• https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/mina-kimes-steelers-should-have-traded-their-second-round-pick-for-tanner-mckee/
• https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/solak-frustrated-steelers-cannot-stop-drafting-the-exact-same-qbs-compares-drew-allar-to-mason-rudolph/
• https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/despite-all-the-physical-tools-drew-allar-must-correct-one-area-of-his-game-analyst-says/
• https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/our-system-wasnt-built-for-him-penn-state-coach-confident-drew-allar-will-be-better-pro/