Pittsburgh Steelers draft QB Drew Allar amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft while the franchise awaits a decision on Aaron Rodgers’ playing future.
The AFC North franchise secured the 6-foot-5 prospect with the 76th overall pick on Friday night.
He arrives in Pennsylvania with the team’s quarterback situation heavily dependent on whether 42-year-old Rodgers chooses to retire.
The veteran signal-caller is currently mulling his options, leaving a depth chart that also features Mason Rudolph and Will Howard in a state of flux.
Ankle injury halts promising college finale
Allar saw his final collegiate season end abruptly last October after suffering a broken ankle against the Northwestern Wildcats.
Prior to the setback, the highly-rated passer had accumulated 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns across six appearances.
He had entered the campaign as one of the nation’s premier talents following a stellar run to the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2024.
The Nittany Lions eventually fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but their talisman finished that year with 3,347 passing yards and 24 scores.
Rewriting the university record books
Despite recent injury concerns, the 235-pound athlete departs the collegiate ranks with an impressive statistical legacy.
He topped the Big Ten conference in 2023 with 25 passing touchdowns while surrendering a mere two interceptions.
The imposing passer finished his university career as the program’s all-time leader in completion percentage at 63.2%.
He also cemented his place in local history by ranking third for career passing touchdowns with 61 and fourth in total passing yards.
