What are Steelers fans saying after drafting Drew Allar in third round?

PITTSBURGH — With its second pick on Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick, becoming the second quarterback off the board in the third round.

The Steelers had a strong contingent of University of Pitt fans in attendance on Friday, April 24, but there was also a bulk of Penn State fans in the draft theater that cheered on the now former Nittany Lion.  While the reaction from the crowd on site showered praise, the reaction online was much different.

Here is how the rest of the Steelers’ fanbase is reacting to the news that Allar will be heading to the Steel City.

Pitt fan sounds off on the selection

In Pennsylvania, there is always a bitter hatred between Pitt and Penn State fans and individuals on the always friendly world of social media, the two sides of fans certainly made their thoughts known.

One Pitt fan wrote that Allar’s ability to win games are in question, most recently losing to Oregon at home during the 2025 season, among other games that the team fell short.

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While one fan doesn’t agree with the pick, that going in a different direction would be a better game plan, the fan acknowledges general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy’s willingness to take chances.