Steelers rookie ranks No. 1 following elite preseason performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers' utter domination of the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener has been making waves in the NFL world, with several rookies earning high marks for their elite contributions. in the NFL world, with several rookies earning high marks for their elite contributions. And that's especially true for one particular first-year standout. CBS Sports recently ranked every rookie quarterback's performance from Week 1 of the preseason, and Steelers third-rounder Drew Allar came in at the No. 1 spot. "Did it come against backups? Yes. Was it mainly on quick, open completions? Yes. But the numbers don't lie: Drew Allar balled out in Week 1," Zachary Perels of CBS Sports wrote. "Allar displayed the sort of easy arm strength that made him such an intriguing project coming out of Penn State; the zip on several of those intermediate throws was undeniable. The accuracy was impressive, too -- even while on the move. And speaking of on the move, he made the perfect read on the read option for his rushing touchdown. "Packers cornerbacks were getting burnt left, right, up and down, but give Allar credit for making them pay. This was his first game since he broke his ankle in a game in October of last year. He played three series and accounted for three touchdowns. That'll help in a potential QB3 battle against Will Howard behind starter Aaron Rodgers and second-stringer Mason Rudolph." Allar finished the contest with 153 passing yards and three total touchdowns, while also completing 10 of 13 pass attempts for an incredible 154.8 passer rating. There was simply no stopping the third-round rookie last Thursday. CBS Sports wasn't the only one impressed with Allar, as new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy was so blown away that he argued the team found first-round value in the young quarterback. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any training camp news and updates, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers rookie ranks No. 1 following elite preseason performance