Drew Allar, the third-round rookie quarterback, absolutely owned the field in the Steelers’ 28-9 win over the Packers. Forget just gaining ground, this dude stole the show in a game where most fans were just hoping for clarity on the backup QB battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard.
Allar Dropped, Then Dominated His Debut
This kid, picked 76th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, didn’t just play; he delivered a performance that immediately turned heads. He went 10-of-13 passing, slinging two incredible passing touchdowns, and then, BAM, took off for a rushing touchdown too. That’s three total scores in his NFL debut! The early returns from the coaching McCarthy has been doing on the young quarterback? We saw plenty of them.
McCarthy Knew What They Had
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy spilled the tea on The Pat McAfee Show, revealing something wild. The team wasn’t just high on Allar as a prospect, they genuinely believed he was a first-round talent. McCarthy straight up said, “When we drafted Drew, we felt like we were getting a first-round pick.” He pointed to the value their personnel department had on Allar coming out of his junior year, all those reports, and how an injury in his senior year impacted his draft stock. It’s wild to think the NFL Draft community once saw Allar as a first-round caliber prospect himself, thanks to his 6-foot-5 frame and serious arm talent. It seems like the Steelers’ head coach was on that same wavelength, and you can tell he’s thrilled to have snagged him in the third round.
There’s still a ton to learn for Allar, for sure. McCarthy is putting in the work, refining his footwork and throwing mechanics. But after a debut like that, you gotta be excited for what’s next. We’ll be watching to see how he builds on this early momentum.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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