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Scouts Float No. 1 Pick Possibility as Penn State’s Drew Allar Faces Oregon Test

The senior’s return to sharpen his decisions sets up a 3-0 start at a White Out stage viewed as pivotal for his evaluation.

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Overview

  • At least one NFL scout told ESPN’s Pete Thamel that Allar “has a chance” to be the 2026 No. 1 pick, while other evaluators voiced skepticism about consistency.
  • Through three games, Allar has 626 passing yards with four touchdowns, one interception and a 38.8 QBR, with scouts emphasizing quicker reads and steadier play.
  • Penn State enters the weekend 3-0 for a home matchup against No. 6 Oregon that coverage frames as a defining opportunity for Allar’s profile.
  • Allar’s big-game record stands at 0-5 against AP top-five teams, including a late interception in last season’s CFP semifinal that shaped the offseason push to improve.
  • Program investments designed to help him include retaining OC Andy Kotelnicki, hiring DC Jim Knowles, adding transfer receivers, and leaning on RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen with a highly rated defense.