Allar Joins Steelers, Ready to Compete

0:00On April 25, Drew Aller got called up by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Penn State Star won't need to pack much since Pittsburgh sits just a couple hours from his college field. Straight homecoming vibes for this quarterback prospect. Steelers had to grab a signal caller quick, with Aaron Rodgers' future still foggy and their quarterback room full of question marks. The top two guys, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, flew off the board in the first round before Pittsburgh even picked. Aller stepped in as the perfect fit right then. Reactions are heating up around the league. One NFC quarterback's coach raved about a large zoom interview, calling him sharp on Penn State schemes and play calls. They see big potential like he could turn into a franchise cornerstone. He's got the size, arm strength, and straight line speed to compete hard. If Rodgers sits out next season, expect a fierce battle for the starting spot in Pittsburgh's camp. Aller brings that raw upside to Steel City and fans are already dreaming of him lighting

1:03up the AFC North. Keep watching how he gels with the black and gold. NFL News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters on Game Day, I'm Corey with the story.