Steelers Select Penn State QB Drew Allar in Third Round of 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh used the 76th overall pick, acquired from the Dallas Cowboys in the George Pickens trade, to draft the Penn State quarterback after an official pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall selection in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Allar joins the organization following a collegiate career at Penn State, becoming a key addition to the team's roster during the third round of the annual selection process. The move highlights the team's focus on the quarterback position as they continue to build their depth for the upcoming seasons and beyond.[1][2]
The draft pick used to select Allar was acquired through a significant trade involving wide receiver George Pickens. In May of the previous year, the Steelers traded Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, receiving the 76th overall pick as part of the compensation package. This transaction allowed the Steelers to leverage their existing roster to secure the draft capital necessary to select the Penn State signal-caller during the 2026 event.[1][2]
Allar's selection follows a period of direct evaluation by the Steelers' scouting department and coaching staff. The quarterback was an official pre-draft visitor to the team's facilities in early April, a meeting that allowed the organization to assess his fit within their offensive system. According to reports, Allar met the team's criteria during the evaluation process, leading to his eventual selection in the third round of the draft.[1][2]
