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Drew Allar a Smart Stash in the Middle Rounds of Dynasty Rookie Drafts

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former five-star quarterback prospect Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and with the team agreeing shortly thereafter on a one-year deal to bring back the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers for his 21st and final season, the Penn State prospect will have the opportunity to learn behind the scenes while competing for primary backup responsibilities. Allar has prototypical NFL size, but head coach Mike McCarthy and the Steelers are reportedly undertaking a comprehensive mechanical rewiring to remove some of the bad habits he picked up along the way that caused him to drop from the number one recruit out of high school to the fourth quarterback selected in a weak draft class. His raw tools alone are enough to get excited about in the second round of superflex rookie drafts, but with the Day 2 investment and only Mason Rudolph and 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard standing in the way of a potential starting job when Rodgers does eventually retire, Allar becomes a high-upside stash, who should see his value rise in the coming years.

Jun 8, 2026 5:49 AM EST

Drew Allar Wasn't Always Set Up to Succeed in College

Former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar likely would have been among the top QBs drafted in 2025 if he had skipped his senior season, according to Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. However, Allar chose to return to Penn State and had a slower-than-expected start before breaking his ankle in the middle of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers took the 6-foot-5, 228-pounder with the No. 76 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. Big Ten coaches were lukewarm on Allar, but they noted that he "went through multiple systems and wasn't always set up to succeed." "Hopefully [Pittsburgh] will be a coaching staff that can maximize what he's good at," a Big Ten coach said. "I'm not really sure that was the case [at Penn State]." Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy will look to maximize Allar's skill set, but most likely after veteran Aaron Rodgers plays one more season in the Steel City. Allar threw for 49 touchdowns in his sophomore and junior seasons with the Nittany Lions before recording 1,100 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions in six games in his senior campaign before getting hurt. Fantasy managers in dynasty formats will need to be patient with the 22-year-old, but the long-term ceiling is high.

May 5, 2026 7:27 AM EST

Drew Allar Selected 76th Overall by Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a move at the quarterback position, selecting Penn State signal-caller Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Allar played just six games for the Nittany Lions in 2025 due to a fractured ankle, which ended his season in mid-October. Across 45 career collegiate contests, Allar completed 63.2% of his pass attempts and threw 61 touchdowns with just 13 interceptions. He also showed some ability to make plays with his legs during his junior season in 2024, rushing for 302 yards and six touchdowns on 96 attempts. The Steelers quarterback room is currently unsettled as the team waits for Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he will play in 2026. If Rodgers returns, Allar will likely play a reserve role as a rookie. Should Rodgers decide to retire, Allar could be competing with veteran quarterback Mason Rudolph for the starting role in Pittsburgh.

Apr 24, 2026 6:16 PM EST