Steelers Draft C.J. Carr in Mock Draft

0:00On April 28th, the 2027 NFL mock-drafts are already dropping, and in Johnny McGonagall's way-to-early version from Penn Live, the Pittsburgh Steelers snag Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr with the 8th overall pick, that it marked their first true top 10 selections since Plexico Burris back in 2000, and it means they'd have to post their first losing record. Since 2003, Steelers fans Myrae's Eyebrow since the team just grabbed Penn State QB Drew Aller in the 3rd round of the 2026 draft, plus Will, Howard in the 6th, the year before. Still, McGonagall sees Carr as the potential franchise guy, even with those investments already in place. Carr exploded as a first-year starter for the fighting Irish, going 6'3", 210 pounds, and completing 66.6%. Of his passes for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, just 6 picks, and a 168.1 passer.

1:00Rating that smash Notre Dame's record, ESPN's Bill Connelly even ranked him the top power 4 quarterback in the country. He's more of a pure pocket passer than a runner, but his quick reads, accuracy, big arm, and that elite Notre Dame offensive line keep him sack free, and reliable down the stretch. In the mock, he's the 4th QB off the board. Failing Dante Moore to Arizona at number 1, Arch Manning to the Jets at 3, and Julian Saiyantou. Cleveland at 4. Keep an eye on Carr. High could return to Notre Dame and push for Heisman Buzz, shaking up Pittsburgh's plans or solidifying their QB room for years. Ahead.