NFL.com senior news writer Kevin Patra examines the likelihood that 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza or any of his fellow draftmates will actually start at QB in Week 1. Or if 2026 will be the first time since 2022 without a rookie signal-caller starting a season opener.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, NFL.com is keeping you up the date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Thursday ahead of tonight's first round.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner dives deep on this year's quarterback class on Kurt's QB Insider. Available only on NFL+.

The "Path To The Draft" crew debate what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do if quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't return this season.

The "NFL GameDay Final" crew share their thoughts on which new NFL player should start first between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck, and New York Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik.

NFL Network's David Carr and Steve Smith Sr. present their cases for which pick from the 2026 NFL Draft is entering a more favorable scenario between Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar.

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt elaborates on why he holds the belief that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar can be better in the NFL than he was in college.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Sr. and his son, current Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., announce the Steelers' selection of Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 76 overall pick.

ESPN, NFL and College Football analyst Chase Daniel wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss 2026 quarterback draft prospects.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks' updated top five quarterbacks.

The "Path to the Draft" crew discuss the best fit for quarterback Drew Allar.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar joins the show to talk about his preparation heading into the NFL Draft.

Watch the full on-field workout from Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.