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Steelers Draft Drew Allar, 76th Overall

5/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Head coach Mike McCarthy wanted a quarterback, prompting the selection of Allar after Carson Beck was taken early in the third round.
Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Allar lacked standout traits and warned that later picks might miss the roster.

History

Historical Context

After Dan Rooney overrode coaches to pick Ben Roethlisberger 11th overall in the 2004 NFL draft, the quarterback guided Pittsburgh to Super Bowl XL (2006) and XLIII (2009). That success cemented the Steelers’ focus on finding franchise QBs, a pattern echoed in Mike McCarthy’s 2026 third-round choice of Drew Allar.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Head coach Mike McCarthy wanted a quarterback, prompting the selection of Allar after Carson Beck was taken early in the third round.
Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Allar lacked standout traits and warned that later picks might miss the roster.

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