Steelers should target 1 underrated QB on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

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The Pittsburgh Steelers would be wise to avoid spending big in what many consider to be a poor quarterback class ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, but one potential Day 3 prospect may not cost the team much in terms of draft capital.

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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, a highly athletic signal caller with solid scrambling ability who throws on the run with ease, could be an interesting prospect to keep an eye on when the Steelers make their seventh-round selections.

Here's a look at Daniels' scouting report, containing information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas

  • Height: 6 feet 5/8 inches
  • Weight: 219 pounds
  • 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds
  • Projection: Seventh-round to undrafted

Strengths

  • Good arm strength
  • Athletic, dual-threat upside
  • Quick release
  • Throws a nice deep ball

Concerns

  • Struggles in recognizing coverages
  • Ball security issues
  • Intermediate accuracy needs work
  • Major injury history (shoulder in 2022, back in 2023, knee in 2025)

Stats

  • 2020: 718 passing yards, one touchdown, four interceptions, 50.0% completion, 86.6 passer rating
  • 2021: 860 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, three interceptions, 69.2% completion, 145.6 passer rating
  • 2022: 2,014 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, four interceptions, 66.1% completion, 162.0 passer rating
  • 2023: 705 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, one interception, 74.7% completion, 173.0 passer rating
  • 2024: 2,454 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 57.0% completion, 133.1 passer rating
  • 2025: 2,531 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 62.1% completion, 147.1 passer rating

Note: Daniels also rushed for 1,445 yards and 23 touchdowns from 2020-2025.

Highlights

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