Steelers Finally Land Franchise QB in Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers added Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today would not see him or anybody else on their roster because the long-term reply.
That’s Middlehurst-Schwartz predicts the Steelers will land Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby with the No. 13 total decide in the 2027 NFL Draft.
“Omar Khan unquestionably has a type when it comes to quarterbacks: Sturdy and strong-armed passers built to weather the elements in the AFC North,” Middlehurst-Schwartz wrote. “Pittsburgh went for that prototype in Drew Allar, however they may be in search of a extra viable successor to Aaron Rodgers subsequent 12 months. At 6-3 and 235 kilos with no hassle pushing the ball downfield, Sorsby greater than clears the bar with regards to the Steelers’ desired traits. The Cincinnati switch, who’s additionally powerful to deliver down in the open discipline as a runner, at occasions resembles a top-five prospect when the whole lot is clicking, however he’ll be trying to discover extra consistency in his 12 months with the Red Raiders.”
Sorsby was one of many prime rising prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class whereas throwing for two,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and simply 5 interceptions, main the Big 12 with a 13.5 yards-per-completion common final season. But he determined to return to school, informing Cincinnati that he was getting into the NCAA switch portal.
The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Dallas native finally determined to hitch the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the place he’ll hope to enhance his future draft inventory subsequent season.
Sorsby is not any stranger to the switch portal. He initially attended Indiana, selecting the Hoosiers over a smattering of Group of Five and FCS provides.
He performed one recreation as a real freshman after which made seven begins in 2023, however when head coach Tom Allen was fired on the finish of the 2023 season, he headed into the switch portal.
Sorsby landed at Cincinnati, the place he stepped right into a beginning position and thrived. In 2024, he threw for two,813 yards, 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.