Pittsburgh Steelers reached into the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select quarterback Drew Allar, a 6‑foot‑4 Ohio State prospect praised for a strong arm and a 4.5 GPA. The pick arrives as the franchise wrestles with lingering doubts over veteran Aaron Rodgers’ future, leaving the quarterback room wide open. Scouts cite his poise in clutch moments and rapid defensive reads consistently.

Arizona Cardinals jumped ahead at 65th overall to grab Carson Beck, making him the third quarterback off the board and adding depth to a thin‑handed group. In Atlanta, childhood friends Kayden McDonald and Avieon Terrell were taken 12 spots apart, with McDonald becoming the last green‑room entrant and Terrell joining his brother AJ on the Falcons’ roster.

Carolina selected defensive tackle Lee Hunter, nicknamed “The Fridge,” while Houston reached for German tight end Marlin Klein, a key contributor to Michigan’s 2023 national title. With rounds four through seven slated for Saturday, the early moves hint at teams shoring up line play and scouting overseas talent, leaving the Steelers’ quarterback debate the headline of the draft’s second day.