Ben Roethlisberger shares Drew Allar ‘future’ verdict after making Pittsburgh Steelers debut
Ben Roethlisberger admitted he was pleasantly surprised by Drew Allar’s debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Drew Allar arrived in the NFL after serving as the starting quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions, as the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the third round (76th overall) of the 2026 draft.
Ben Roethlisberger expressed his delight at Drew Allar's performance during his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as highlighted in a recent interview on Footbahlin. Allar, who was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2026 draft, made an immediate impact after taking over the starting role from Aaron Rodgers in the second half of a 28-9 victory against the Green Bay Packers.
The rookie completed 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, along with adding a rushing touchdown through a read-option play and leading three scoring drives. This strong performance has left Roethlisberger and fellow teammate Will Howard, who also took part in the game, optimistic about Allar's prospects in the NFL. Roethlisberger stated that he is encouraged by the future of the team with two promising options, emphasizing the need to evaluate these young quarterbacks further.
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