Steelers face criticism over quarterback selection in 2027 mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
A new mock draft suggests the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade up to select quarterback Drew Mestemaker. The choice is controversial as it assumes both current contenders for the starting quarterback role, Will Howard and Drew Allar, will falter. The Steelers are expected to have a clear future plan at quarterback when the draft takes place, but analysts argue that trading up is impractical given their limited draft picks. The Steelers currently hold only six picks in the draft.
- •Steelers projected to select Drew Mestemaker in the 2027 NFL Draft.
- •Mock draft suggests trading up for the quarterback pick.
- •Will Howard and Drew Allar are vying for starting quarterback position.
- •Steelers have only six picks in the upcoming draft.
- •Analysts question the practicality of trading up for Mestemaker.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL mock draft misses the mark on 2 fronts for the Steelers
"In this new mock draft, the Steelers not only pick a quarterback but they trade up to do it and that makes no sense.
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