Steelers should target 1 underrated QB on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers would be wise to avoid spending big in what many consider to be a poor quarterback class ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft , but one potential Day 3 prospect may not cost the team much in terms of draft capital. Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, a highly athletic signal caller with solid scrambling ability who throws on the run with ease, could be an interesting prospect to keep an eye on when the Steelers make their seventh-round selections. Here's a look at Daniels' scouting report, containing information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas Height: 6 feet 5/8 inches Weight: 219 pounds 40-yard dash: 4. 65 seconds Projection: Seventh-round to undrafted Strengths Good arm strength Athletic, dual-threat upside Quick release Throws a nice deep ball Concerns Struggles in recognizing coverages Ball security issues Intermediate accuracy needs work Major injury history (shoulder in 2022, back in 2023, knee in 2025) Stats 2020: 718 passing yards, one touchdown, four interceptions, 50. 0% completion, 86.

6 passer rating 2021: 860 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, three interceptions, 69. 2% completion, 145. 6 passer rating 2022: 2,014 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, four interceptions, 66.

1% completion, 162. 0 passer rating 2023: 705 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, one interception, 74. 7% completion, 173.