Drew Allar could be the biggest steal of the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, and teams will now begin the next phase of the offseason. All 32 franchises will integrate their rookie talent into their rosters as they pursue victories in 2026. Every team and fan base walks away from the draft believing it won the board.
Some even claim they found the biggest steal. One team may have actually found that steal—if its newly hired head coach delivers on expectations. MORE: Le’Veon Bell questions Adam Gase’s long NFL absence with serious accusation When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, the move drew polarized reactions.
Some fans embraced the return of a homegrown coach, while others opposed it. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar throws a pass as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Still, the hire signaled two clear possibilities: Aaron Rodgers has incentive to return, and McCarthy is expected to identify the next franchise quarterback. To meet that expectation, McCarthy must find and develop a young quarterback who can push the Steelers into contention. Many believed his high praise of Will Howard indicated that he would be the choice.
Instead, the answer was in front of us all along. The Steelers selected Drew Allar from Penn State with the 76th overall pick. The move sparked mixed reactions, but it may ultimately prove to be the biggest steal of the draft.