Drew Allar has been drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 76 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Penn State quarterback is seen as a potential star, drawing comparisons to Josh Allen.
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Drew Allar drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Selected with the No. 76 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Former Penn State quarterback
Compared to Josh Allen
Possesses size and arm talent for success
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Is Drew Allar the NFL's next big thing? Well, one fanbase certainly hopes so.
The Penn State quarterback has been selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 76 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's one of the more exciting picks from the class, considering where Allar was rated ahead of the 2025 season. The former Nittany Lions quarterback didn't do himself any favors last season, but there's no question he possesses all the tools for success.
After all, there's a reason why many like to throw the Josh Allen comparison around.
Ranked as the fifth-best quarterback on USA TODAY Sports' big board, Allar possesses the size (6-foot-5, 235 pounds) and arm talent to become a superstar, but it all comes down to fit. If the quarterback meshes well with the coaching staff and collection of weapons, he is in line for great success at the next level.
Any great collection of tools can build something breathtaking, but it can also be dangerous. The focus will be on the coaching staff, but much of that also comes down to the user.
If Allar puts it all together, he'll have one happy group of fans and the wins to back it up. Time will tell where he falls on the list, but the story begins in Pittsburgh.
Here's what to know about where Allar lands on the team's depth chart and his overall fit with the Steelers.
Quarterbacks headline early evaluations for the 2026 NFL Draft as teams begin sorting the best available prospects at the position.
See the college quarterbacks drawing attention as draft boards take shape ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Above, Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Q&A
What pick was Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Drew Allar was selected with the No. 76 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which team drafted Drew Allar?
Drew Allar was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What are Drew Allar's physical attributes?
Drew Allar stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 235 pounds.
Why is Drew Allar compared to Josh Allen?
Drew Allar is compared to Josh Allen due to his size and arm talent, suggesting he has the potential to become a superstar.
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Garrett Nussmeier of the LSU Tigers drops back to pass against the Baylor Bears during the first half in the Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 31, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Cade Klubnik of the Clemson Tigers warms up during the first half of a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Drew Allar of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 04, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
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Above, Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide scrambles during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026, in Pasadena, California.
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Garrett Nussmeier of the LSU Tigers drops back to pass against the Baylor Bears during the first half in the Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 31, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
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Cade Klubnik of the Clemson Tigers warms up during the first half of a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Drew Allar of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 04, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
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Miami's Carson Beck throws during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
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Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green passes during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
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Colorado Buffaloes linebacker LaVonta Bentley #20 tackles North Dakota State Bison quarterback Cole Payton #9 in the first half at Folsom Field.
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Luke Altmyer of the Illinois Fighting Illini throws a pass against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the first half at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois.
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Diego Pavia of the Vanderbilt Commodores makes adjustments prior to the snap during the second quarter of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 01, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
Allar doesn't have to move far from his college dorm as he heads from State College, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh. Familiarity alone should make the transition an easier one for the now-former Nittany Lion, who enters a quarterback room that is wide open.
It all comes down to whatever Aaron Rodgers decides, which remains the biggest question hanging over the offseason in Pittsburgh. If Rodgers retires, Allar can compete right away for the starting job with Rudolph and Howard being the only remaining quarterbacks on the roster.
Given the fact that Mike McCarthy didn't bring the two incumbents on board, it stands to reason that Allar would have as good a chance as any to take that job. Many have been quick to draw a comparison to Josh Allen, since both players were far from finished products coming out of college.
Maybe he doesn't reach that height, but the idea is certainly exciting enough for a franchise that hasn't experienced stability at the position since Ben Roethlisberger.
If nothing else, the Allar pick continues to prove that the franchise has a type at the most important position in sports – big quarterbacks with strong arms. With some improved mechanics and accuracy, there might be something here.
