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.
