"All options are on the table." — Steelers GM Omar Khan, before the draft.
Steelers Draft QB Drew Allar Amid Rodgers Uncertainty
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected quarterback Drew Allar with the 76th overall pick on day two of the NFL Draft. The decision was made amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the future of Aaron Rodgers, who has not confirmed whether he will play a second season with the Steelers.
The Steelers had not set a deadline for Rodgers to decide, but owner Art Rooney II indicated he expected a decision before the draft. General Manager Omar Khan said before the draft that "all options are on the table."
Player Profile: Drew Allar
Allar, 22, was the top-ranked quarterback recruit in 2022 and spent four years at Penn State. He missed the end of the 2024 season due to a broken ankle.
He joins a quarterback room that includes veteran backup Mason Rudolph and 2024 sixth-round pick Will Howard.
Draft Notes & Attendance
The Steelers also selected wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round. A record 260,000 fans attended day two of the draft.