4 best dual-threat QBs in the draft for the Steelers

2026 will mark yet another year where the Pittsburgh Steelers go into a season with uncertainty at the quarterback position. We assume Aaron Rodgers will eventually sign but we learned last year to temper our expectations for what Rodgers can do for this offense. Since Ben Roethlisberger retired, the Steelers have been scrambling to slap a band-aid on the position with no real plan.

One area where the Steelers could stand to explore is going with a more athletic option at quarterback. Aside from a failed experiment with Justin Fields, all the quarterbacks since Big Ben's retirement have lacked any legitimate threat as athletes. So looking ahead to the 2026 NFL draft, we targeted four dual-threat quarterbacks to roll the dice on.

Cole Payton - North Dakota State

Make no mistake, NDSU's Cole Payton isn't just a runner who plays quarterback. Payton threw for 2,719 yards in 2025, and has a wide receiver in Bryce Lance could end up a Top 50 pick. It's easy to watch Payton play and see some of what we saw in Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen while he was at Wyoming.

Taylen Green - Arkansas

The most athletic quarterback in the draft is Arkansas' Taylen Green. He's got elite speed and agility and shows excellent vision when he makes the choice to run the ball. However, as he developed, I saw more of him moving with a purpose, keeping his eyes downfield and looking to make a throw. This is growth a good NFL coach can work with.

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