The Pittsburgh Steelers are heavily linked to the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class, with four different draft experts predicting they’ll select a quarterback at No. 16 overall or higher. The team’s interest in quarterbacks is somewhat surprising, given they passed on the 2025 class until selecting Ohio State QB Will Howard in the sixth round.
Four experts have projected the Steelers to pick LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, Iowa State QB Rocco Becht, or Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt. The reasons behind these predictions vary, with some citing Nussmeier’s impressive 2024 season and Iamaleava’s athleticism and arm talent.
Iowa State QB Rocco Becht is a lesser-known prospect who could make an impact if he can build upon last season’s production. Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt has been compared to Ben Roethlisberger in terms of his competitive spirit, while Penn State QB Drew Allar is known for his excellent protector skills and cannon arm.
While some experts have linked the Steelers to top quarterback prospects like Arch Manning or Cade Klubnik, it’s unclear how likely these teams are to select them. As the 2025 season approaches, fans can expect to hear more about these quarterbacks and their chances of being drafted in 2026.
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/04/steelers-heavily-linked-to-quarterbacks-in-way-too-early-2026-mock-drafts