The Pittsburgh Steelers are already making massive moves behind the scenes, setting up rookie quarterback Drew Allar as their starting signal-caller for the 2027 season. Forget Aaron Rodgers being the immediate starter; the franchise’s long-term plan at QB is getting super clear, and it centers on the kid they snagged 76th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Front Office Valued Allar Way Higher
Allar fell out of the first round, coming out of Penn State after a late-season ankle injury and some whispers about his raw arm mechanics. But get this: new head coach Mike McCarthy had already spilled that Pittsburgh’s personnel evaluation had a “far higher grade” on the big passer. Insiders are confirming that the organization’s vision perfectly lines up with that high assessment. Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly went on 93.7 The Fan and said, “I believe everything he said right there that they did have a first round value on there. Right now in their minds, they’re thinking Drew Allar is their QB1 next year. That’s the way they’re going to go into it.” That’s not just development, that’s a full-on commitment.
Rapid Growth Puts Allar on the Fast Track
Even though Allar’s preseason debut against the Packers had “inflated box-score numbers” thanks to some defensive pass interference calls, the underlying growth has coaches seriously impressed. His footwork, real-time decision-making, and even his ability to self-correct have been progressing at an “accelerated pace.” Kaboly himself added, “If he continues to make that leap, I can definitely [see] he could be a starter next year. It’s a good start.” With Rodgers firmly at the helm for the current campaign, Pittsburgh has set up the perfect “ideal bridge scenario.” They’re giving Allar a whole year to sharpen those mechanics without the immediate pressure of starting, laying down the blueprint for a seamless succession plan.
This season, watch Allar closely. He might not be starting yet, but every rep, every moment on the sidelines, is about him becoming the man in 2027. It’s an exciting time for Steelers fans looking ahead!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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