NFL Draft Day 2: Allar to Steelers, Beck to Cardinals

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April 25, 2026

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The 2026 NFL Draft’s Day 2 put multiple quarterbacks on new rosters in Nashville. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State QB Drew Allar at pick 76 in Round 3, adding depth behind Aaron Rodgers. The Arizona Cardinals took Miami QB Carson Beck in Round 3, drawing a “D” grade from CBS Sports.

Allar, Beck Headline QB Movement on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Allar was the fourth quarterback taken in the 2026 draft class. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Allar as developmental depth behind Aaron Rodgers, 42, who enters 2026 as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback. The Steelers also added Alabama WR Germie Bernard at pick 47 in Round 2.

CBS Sports graded Arizona’s selection of Carson Beck a “D” for the Round 3 pick. Beck spent the 2025 college season at the University of Miami before declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans selected defensive tackle Kayden McDonald 36th overall to open Round 2.

Day 2 also delivered a memorable family moment in Nashville. Cornerback Avieon Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in Round 3. Avieon Terrell’s selection united Avieon with brother A.J. Terrell, an established Atlanta cornerback. Rounds 4 through 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft continue Saturday in Nashville.