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.
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.
Major injury history (shoulder in 2022, back in 2023, knee in 2025)
Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) is sacked by Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Jaden Dugger (3) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesNov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) in pass coverage against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesSep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Khalil Dinkins (16) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesDec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn ImagesNov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) celebrates after an interception during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 02: Tacario Davis #8 of Washington Huskies in action during the Second Annual Dawgs After Dark Spring Game at Husky Stadium on May 02, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images for ONIT)Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies cornerback Ephesians Prysock (7) reacts after a play against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn ImagesNov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSep 20, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) after the game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesTexas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.Oct 18, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) attempts to run the ball to the end zone but is tacked by Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Darrell Jackson Jr. (6) during the first half of the game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn ImagesOct 8, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) is crunched by Wisconsin defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) and defensive end Rodas Johnson (56) in the second quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY SportsOffensive Lineman Beau Stephens stands for a photo during Iowa Football’s media day on Aug. 8, 2025, in Iowa City.Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) waits for the play against the BYU Cougars during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesOct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Travis Burke (78) gestures toward the South Florida Bulls defense on the line of scrimmage during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) runs with the ball during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMichigan tight end Marlin Klein (17) makes a catch against Purdue defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) breaks a tackle by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn ImagesNov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) reacts after his touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn ImagesDec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball after making a catch during the game with Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa NewsNov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches a pass to score a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesNov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn ImagesNov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Jeff Caldwell (9) scores a touchdown during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesOct 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesNov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) rushes against Missouri Tigers defensive end Zion Young (9) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Missouri won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn ImagesJan 31, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Cole Payton (9) of North Dakota State runs the ball during the first half of the 2026 Senior Bowl at University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesMiami's Carson Beck (11) passes during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (77) of Georgia Tech blocks during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesSep 6, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson (1) celebrates after a play against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images1 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) is sacked by Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Jaden Dugger (3) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images1 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) is sacked by Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Jaden Dugger (3) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images2 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) in pass coverage against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images3 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Khalil Dinkins (16) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images4 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitDec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports5 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images6 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images7 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) celebrates after an interception during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images8 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 02: Tacario Davis #8 of Washington Huskies in action during the Second Annual Dawgs After Dark Spring Game at Husky Stadium on May 02, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images for ONIT)9 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies cornerback Ephesians Prysock (7) reacts after a play against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images10 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images11 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSep 20, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) after the game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images12 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitTexas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.13 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 18, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) attempts to run the ball to the end zone but is tacked by Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Darrell Jackson Jr. (6) during the first half of the game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images14 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 8, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) is crunched by Wisconsin defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) and defensive end Rodas Johnson (56) in the second quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports15 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOffensive Lineman Beau Stephens stands for a photo during Iowa Football’s media day on Aug. 8, 2025, in Iowa City.16 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitDec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images17 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) waits for the play against the BYU Cougars during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images18 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Travis Burke (78) gestures toward the South Florida Bulls defense on the line of scrimmage during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images19 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images20 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitDec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) runs with the ball during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images21 / 331 underrated TE prospect could be Steelers' target in 2026 NFL DraftMichigan tight end Marlin Klein (17) makes a catch against Purdue defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.22 / 33Ranking our five favorite Steelers NFL draft prospects who had a Top-30 visitOct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) breaks a tackle by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images23 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) reacts after his touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images24 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitDec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball after making a catch during the game with Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News25 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches a pass to score a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images26 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images27 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitNov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Jeff Caldwell (9) scores a touchdown during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images28 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitOct 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images29 / 334 best dual-threat QBs in the draft for the SteelersNov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) rushes against Missouri Tigers defensive end Zion Young (9) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Missouri won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images30 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitJan 31, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Cole Payton (9) of North Dakota State runs the ball during the first half of the 2026 Senior Bowl at University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images31 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitMiami's Carson Beck (11) passes during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.32 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitJan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (77) of Georgia Tech blocks during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images33 / 33Every 2026 NFL Draft prospect Steelers hosted for pre-draft visitSep 6, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson (1) celebrates after a play against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn ImagesStats2020: 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.
I would absolutely take a late round flier on Jalon Daniels. His flashes are maybe as high as anyone in the class. pic.twitter.com/Uc6AOGyXXf https://t.co/ElIeF61KXR
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) April 14, 2026
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