{"id":851918,"date":"2026-04-03T20:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/851918\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:40:19","slug":"rumor-opens-door-for-steelers-to-get-potential-franchise-qb-in-round-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/851918\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumor Opens Door For Steelers To Get Potential Franchise QB in Round 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new NFL Draft<\/a> rumor seemingly opens the door for the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> to land their quarterback of the future in Round 2 of next month\u2019s NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

After winning 10 games for a third straight season and reaching the playoffs, the Steelers won\u2019t be on the clock until the 21st pick in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. In a perfect world, they would use their pick on one of the best QBs in this year\u2019s class. But this year offers a weaker QB class than the last couple of drafts.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s why the team has been linked to improving their offensive line and receiver corps to set the offense up for a rookie signal caller in 2027. Players like Penn State\u2019s<\/a> Olaivavega Ioane, Alabama\u2019s<\/a> Kaydn Proctor, and Arizona State\u2019s<\/a> Jordyn Tyson should all be in play at 21 and are sensible options. Yet, that doesn\u2019t mean the team can\u2019t hope the second-best QB in this year\u2019s class, Ty Simpson, isn\u2019t available in Round 2.<\/p>\n

There has been a great deal of debate about where the Crimson Tide QB will land in this month\u2019s event. Many projections view the Cleveland Browns<\/a> at 24 (Round 1) and 39 (Round 2), or the New York Jets<\/a> at 33 (The first pick in Round 2) as logical points where Simpson could be selected. Well, those may no longer be likely spots.<\/p>\n

Door opening for Pittsburgh Steelers to get Ty Simpson at pick 53?<\/p>\n

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According to veteran NFL Draft expert Todd McShay<\/a>, \u201cLove Ty Simpson, don\u2019t think he\u2019s going to either of those places with their second pick\u201d in Round 1. Furthermore, he suggests that both franchises are serious about building their teams out in anticipation of getting a QB prospect next year. <\/p>\n

The Browns have three QB options this season, including Deshaun Watson<\/a>. While New York traded for Geno Smith<\/a>, coach Aaron Glenn is very high on his ability to have a big season in 2026.<\/p>\n

If neither team is serious about getting Simpson, the only other threat to take him before the Steelers could be the Arizona Cardinals<\/a> at 34th overall. They are certainly a possibility after cutting Kyler Murray<\/a> this offseason. If they don\u2019t take him, Simpson could fall into the Steelers\u2019 lap at pick 53.<\/p>\n

Indiana\u2019s<\/a> Fernando Mendoza is projected to go No. 1 overall this month. However, there are quite a few football analysts who feel Simpson is just as good, if not better. But a rough last few weeks of the season hurt his standing among draft evaluators.<\/p>\n

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