{"id":860789,"date":"2026-04-08T11:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860789\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:39:19","slug":"qb-steelers-should-take-chance-on-in-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860789\/","title":{"rendered":"QB Steelers Should Take Chance on in NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft<\/a>, where Alabama’s Ty Simpson<\/a> is the only real option, wouldn’t make much sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>. <\/p>\n

With 12 picks at their disposal, however, the Steelers<\/a> would be foolish not to attempt to hit the jackpot and identify a signal caller either late on Day 2 or Day 3 who they believe they can mold into a long-term option at the position under head coach Mike McCarthy as Aaron Rodgers’ potential successor.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the fact that this year’s class isn’t stocked to the brim with talent, there are several project-type players out there who have the types of traits organizations salivate over. <\/p>\n

North Dakota State’s Cole Payton is a freak-type athlete under center, and Penn State’s Drew Allar was once a bona fide first-round talent before a rough 2025 campaign that saw him suffer a season-ending ankle injury, but Arkansas’ Taylen Green should be the top name at quarterback for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

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Nov 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) looks to pass the ball against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Why Green is Appealing for Steelers<\/p>\n

Green was never an overly productive college quarterback, at least through the air, throwing for 9,662 yards, 59 touchdowns and 35 interceptions over 52 games between Boise State and Arkansas. <\/p>\n

Where Green did set himself apart from the competition, though, was with his legs. He rushed for a total of 2,403 yards and 35 touchdowns, which is the basis for his hype as a prospect. <\/p>\n

He put on an absolute show at the NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.36-second 40-yard dash with a broad jump of 11 feet and two inches and a vertical jump of 43.5 inches, setting records<\/a> in the process. <\/p>\n

Simply put, the blend of arm talent and athleticism Green possesses is rare. He needs a lot of work in the pocket given how raw he is, but perhaps McCarthy could work his magic with him.<\/p>\n

When Could Green Actually Play for the Steelers?<\/p>\n

In a lot of ways, Pittsburgh is the ideal landing spot for Green, particularly if Rodgers returns to the team as expected. <\/p>\n

In that scenario, there’d be zero pressure on Green to play or perform as a rookie. Instead, he could soak up knowledge from Rodgers and essentially develop at his own pace. <\/p>\n

Given his similarities to Anthony Richardson and Joe Milton III from a skill set perspective, neither of whom have established themselves as starters several years into their respective careers, there’s the distinct possibility that Green won’t be in a spot where he can start for the Steelers until the end of his rookie contract even if he does ultimately pan out.<\/p>\n

As a likely Day 3 pick, though, there isn’t really much downside to selecting Green. There’s minimal risk at that stage of the draft, and with immense upside, he is the perfect quarterback target for the Steelers.<\/p>\n

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