ピッツバーグ・スティーラーズのクォーターバック、ウィル・ハワードは、2025年のNFLドラフトにおけるシェデュー・サンダースの予想外の順位低下が、自身を含む他のクォーターバックの指名に遅れを生じさせたと考えている。6巡目で指名されたハワードは、最近出演したポッドキャストで自身の見解を語った。彼は金曜日に指名されることを期待していたが、サンダースの順位が落ちたことでクォーターバックの指名が停滞する様子を目にしたと振り返った。
チームメイトのクリスチャン・クンツとの対談の中で、ハワードはサンダースの状況がライリー・レナード、カイル・マッコード、クイン・ユワーズといった他の候補者に影響を与えたと指摘した。「彼の順位が落ちたことは、我々のクラスの他の多くのクォーターバックにとって本当に痛手だった」と彼は述べた。多くの評価者がハワードを3巡目か4巡目で指名されると予想していたが、彼や他の数人の選手は後のラウンドまで待たなければならなかった。
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Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger voiced skepticism about the team's third-round selection of Penn State QB Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft, preferring 2025 pick Will Howard, while other voices highlight Allar's potential under new coach Mike McCarthy in a crowded QB room.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor expressed strong confidence in quarterback Will Howard's potential during an appearance on the Deebo and Joe podcast. Taylor highlighted Howard's leadership and championship pedigree amid ongoing uncertainty with Aaron Rodgers. Other team figures have echoed similar praise for the young player.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, prompting varied responses from former players and analysts. Ben Roethlisberger voiced reservations about the pick while favoring sixth-rounder Will Howard. Opinions range from skepticism to optimism about Allar's potential amid uncertainty over Aaron Rodgers' future.
ESPN analyst Jeff Legwold has named seven prospects as top risers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with several connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati wide receiver Jeff Caldwell, who visited the team, tops the list of those linked to Pittsburgh. Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman and offensive tackle Max Iheanachor are also gaining momentum.
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NFL draft analyst Todd McShay forecasts that the Pittsburgh Steelers will select a quarterback with one of their three third-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. He named prospects such as Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier and Cole Payton as possibilities. McShay advised the team to take swings at the position amid their ongoing need.
Draft analyst Todd McShay identified outside linebacker as the Pittsburgh Steelers' top roster need ahead of wide receiver, excluding quarterback. He shared this view on his podcast Friday. The assessment comes amid ongoing discussions about the team's draft strategy at the No. 21 pick.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected 10 players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round and wide receiver Kaden Wetjen in the fourth. Newcomer Kaden Wetjen expressed openness to lining up in the backfield on offense. Analysts offered varied praise and criticism for the haul.