After being hailed as one of the best quarterback classes in recent memory, the projected 2027 NFL Draft has seemingly fallen apart. Most of the top names are struggling this season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' master plan to nab one at the draft might be going sideways. Although the quarterbacks as a whole haven't lived up to snuff, there is one that is lurking in the shadows as a potential option.
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman is a man on a mission this season with the Cougars.
He is someone who could intrigue the Steelers at the NFL Draft, especially if they can nab him in the mid-to-late rounds. His production this season has been sensational, albeit in a weaker-than-usual Big 12. That being said, you cannot deny how much he's improved compared to others.
Looking back at these past "big name" prospects projected high in the 2027 NFL Draft going into the season, Weigman is holding his own. All of Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Julian Sayin, and others have struggled at different points this year. It points to them potentially returning to college next year and being taken off the Steelers' draft board. Weigman is someone they could target instead.
Pittsburgh Steelers could have hidden NFL Draft target in Houston QB Conner Weigman
Many draft evaluators are mixed on Conner Weigman at this point in the draft process. Some have him going as high as a second-round pick, and others envision him potentially waiting until the fifth round to get selected. The Steelers will be in the market for a quarterback this offseason, and the NFL Draft could be their top choice to find a replacement or two.
They will need to replace at least one of Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
Weigman started off his college career at Texas A&M. He and his team struggled during his time at quarterback. He transferred to Houston to hopefully reclaim his potential, and he's done terrific things. Sometimes going to a lesser conference is bad news, but for Weigman, it has become a blessing. This season is showing that his breakout performance last year was no fluke.
During the 2025 campaign, Weigman produced impressive stats.
He threw for 2,705 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also showed he is more than an effective runner and scampered for 700 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Those numbers continue to show up this season, with his total yardage being 2,559, accompanied by 29 total touchdowns and only two interceptions.
It's mind-boggling, the elite level of production Weigman is showing now, and he should be on the Steelers' draft radar. The quarterback has shown he can play at different levels of competition, and his progression as a player has only grown in a positive direction. His numbers for the 2026 campaign will only improve with a couple more weeks of action to go, and his draft stock will only get better.
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