Steelers Wrap Up 2026 Pre-Draft Visits With QB Featuring Local Ties

Penn State's Drew Allar, a native of Medina, Ohio, is the latest QB prospect to visit the Steelers as they evaluate options for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:25pm

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will conclude their pre-draft visits for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday by hosting Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Allar, who is from Medina, Ohio, is the fourth quarterback the Steelers have brought in for a visit this spring as they evaluate options to potentially select a signal-caller in the upcoming draft.

Why it matters

The Steelers are in the market for a quarterback in the 2026 draft as they await a decision from veteran Aaron Rodgers on his NFL future. Allar is one of the top QB prospects in this year's class, though he has seen his draft stock slip after an injury-plagued 2025 season at Penn State.

The details

Allar completed 63.2% of his passes for an average of 7.4 yards per attempt in 45 games at Penn State. During his junior season, he threw for 3,327 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions while averaging 8.4 yards per attempt. He led the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoffs semifinals. However, he only played six games last season due to an ankle injury.

  • Allar will visit the Steelers on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Steelers are concluding their pre-draft visits on Wednesday.

The players

Drew Allar

A quarterback from Penn State who is from Medina, Ohio, which is about two hours from Pittsburgh. Allar was once considered a potential first-round pick but has seen his draft stock slip after an injury-plagued 2025 season.

Aaron Rodgers

The veteran quarterback whose future with the Steelers is uncertain as the team evaluates options for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“'Former Penn State QB Drew Allar is visiting the Steelers today, per source. As Pittsburgh awaits a decision from Aaron Rodgers, it has now hosted most of the draft's top QB prospects on visits, which conclude today.'”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter

What’s next

The Steelers will await Allar's pro day and any additional private workouts as they continue to evaluate him and other quarterback prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Steelers are leaving no stone unturned in their search for a potential quarterback of the future, bringing in a diverse group of signal-callers for pre-draft visits as they weigh their options with the 2026 draft class.