Steelers See Drew Allar as High‑Ceiling Project With Fixable Flaws
Pittsburgh’s coaching pedigree, paired with Allar’s size plus arm talent, gives analysts a plausible plan to rebuild his mechanics and decision making.
Overview
- The Steelers drafted Drew Allar in the third round and have kept him in the team’s offseason program where coaches are explicitly retraining his footwork and under‑center mechanics.
- Scouts point to four main technical issues that hurt his draft stock: inconsistent footwork, weak pocket discipline, slow processing under pressure, and operational inconsistency.
- CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson recently re‑evaluated Allar’s tape and data and now rates him as a likely draft value who could outperform his slot if those flaws are corrected.
- Pittsburgh’s decision to bring back veteran Aaron Rodgers for 2026 and keep experienced backups makes Allar unlikely to start this season and gives the team a patient, multi‑year development window.
- Allar’s college resume — significant starting experience, a big frame and a strong arm — plus Mike McCarthy’s track record with quarterbacks create a concrete pathway for Allar to develop into a future starter.