The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the NFL Draft, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The draft selection used to secure the Nittany Lions signal-caller was acquired from the Dallas Cowboys as part of the blockbuster trade involving wide receiver George Pickens last year.
The move marks a significant investment in the quarterback position for Pittsburgh, utilizing the assets gained from the high-profile departure of Pickens to Dallas. By leveraging the draft capital received in that exchange, the Steelers front office has successfully navigated the board to land one of the top collegiate prospects in the region.
Allar, who became a household name at Penn State, will remain in the state of Pennsylvania to begin his professional career. This selection effectively completes the transaction cycle of the George Pickens trade, which saw the Cowboys add a veteran vertical threat while allowing the Steelers to prioritize long-term roster construction under center, per @AdamSchefter.
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