The Steelers are looking at drafting a backup quarterback that is raw but also has potential, which could be an accurate description of draft prospect, Liam Nadler.

On Friday, it was reported that the Steelers are interested in Liam Nadler, who shined during his four seasons at Gannon, a private school in Erie, Pennsylvania. Nadler is projected as a late round or free agent acquisition.

Gannon quarterback Liam Nadler drawing interest from Texans, Steelers, Chargers, Jets, Eagles, Seahawks — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 14, 2016

At Gannon, Nadler threw for 11,160 yards to go with 82 touchdowns and 44 interceptions. He was also a threat on the ground, rushing for 703 yards and 29 touchdowns. An instant starter, Nadler threw an alarming 34 interceptions during his first two seasons that included 21 picks as a freshmen. It was an entirely different story during the past two seasons, with Nadler throwing just 10 interceptions compared to 45 touchdowns.

But while he saw dramatic improvement in his touchdown-to-interception ratio, Nadler didn't enjoy that same type of improvement in his passer rating. Nadler carries a 58 percent completion percentage at Gannon after completing a career low 55 percent of his passes in 2015. That's a number that might be the biggest detraction of Nadler, which has ultimately led to his low draft projection.

While Nadler does show some tangible strengths, he also posses intangibles that the Steelers like in a quarterback: a big, strong passer that can extend plays well beyond the snap. Nadler certainly provides those intangibles, checking in at 6'7 and 235 pounds, standing two inches taller than Ben Roethlisberger while being about the same weight as Big Ben when he entered the league in 2004.

In the months leading up to the draft, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has stated that he isn't necessarily looking for Big Ben's replacement, but someone that can back him up for the final years of Roethlisberger's career. While he will be a work in progress, Nadler seems like a solid candidate for the job, and someone that could hopefully be a consistent and reliable backup for the foreseeable future.