ESPN named two college quarterbacks who could lead the Pittsburgh Steelers once Aaron Rodgers retires from the NFL.

One way or another, the Steelers are drafting a quarterback in 2026. And it will likely happen sooner rather than later. Drew Allar of Penn State has the physical traits to be their next Big Ben. It’s too easy a pick, even if he’s rough around the edges heading into his final season.

Aaron Rodgers often catches vitriol from the public eye. However, his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates continue to paint a different picture, one that says the four-time MVP is a positive influence for them. Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson believes that Rodgers is often misunderstood by people who do not known him everyday around the team.