Overview
- Drew Allar ranks No. 4 among NFL rookies in early Fanatics jersey sales, according to a graphic shared by FOX Sports.
- Hall of Famer Kurt Warner praised Allar’s arm talent and said he could be a draft steal if he improves accuracy, decision-making and blitz recognition.
- Multiple Big Ten coaches told ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg that evaluations were lukewarm and said Allar played in multiple systems that did not always fit his strengths.
- Draft analyst Matt Waldman issued a harsh pre-draft grade of 60.5 and argued Allar’s accuracy and processing break down in routine situations for NFL quarterbacks.
- Pittsburgh’s quarterback plan remains unsettled as Aaron Rodgers has not announced his 2026 decision, leaving Allar to develop behind Will Howard and Mason Rudolph for now.