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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Penn State QB Drew Allar

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From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Penn State quarterback, Drew Allar.

#15 DREW ALLAR/ QB, PENN STATE (SENIOR) – 6’5, 235 pounds.

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Drew Allar 6’5/235 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

— Very good size and arm strength
— Works through full field progressions; looks off the safety
— High football IQ
— Good pocket mobility and ball security in the pocket
— Effortless thrower, able to change arm angles
— Keeps eyes downfield under pressure
— Solid accuracy on the move
— Solid touch and accuracy on deep ball
— Solid agility to create on scrambles
— Good decisions on read options

The Bad

— Footwork in the pocket; getting feet set
— Doesn’t always stride into throws or steps slightly outside rather than toward target
— Throws off back foot, fading backward on deep throws
— Will decide where to throw before eyes get to target that is covered
— Throws some YOLO balls
— Misses some layups, aims the throw; off target on open zone throws
— Red zone fade accuracy deep or wide
— Processing could be a little faster

— 45 games/35 starts, 3-year starter
— Career: 633 completions, 1,002 attempts, 63.