Steelers Draft Drew Allar: New Hope for QB Position

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Pittsburgh Steelers just snagged Penn State quarterback Drew Allor with the 76 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This guy's got the size of 6'5", 235 pounds, and a cannon for an arm that reminds folks of Josh Allen. Coming off a so-so senior year, he's still ranked high as the 5th best QB prospect, full of raw tools that could make him a star. Earlier this week, the pick lit up Steeler Nation because the Lars not far from home, sliding from stay college to Pittsburgh without much culture. Shock. He joins a QB room with Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, but it's wide open depending on what Aaron Rodgers does next. If Rodgers hangs up his cleats, Allor jumps right into the mix for the starting gig. Fans are buzzing with hope, seeing this as the fresh start they've craved since Ben Rathasberger retired. The Steelers love drafting big arm passers, and a Lars got that prototype mold.

1:02No one's calling him a day one savior, but the potential has everyone dreaming of stability at the position that eluded them for years. Meanwhile, Rodgers' future change is nothing here. The team drafted a LAR like a smart lottery ticket, betting on development while waiting on the vet. Coaches will polish his mechanics in accuracy, and with the right weapons, he could click fast. For LAR puts those tools to work in Pittsburgh, expect wins and roaring crowds. The story's just starting, so stay tuned for how this knitting lion roars in black and gold.