The NFL has unveiled the roster of legends and current players who will announce the draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. This event marks a significant occasion, as Pittsburgh hosts the Draft for the first time since 1948.
NFL Draft Overview
The 2026 NFL Draft is poised to take place over three days:
- Round 1: Begins on Thursday, April 23
- Rounds 2-3: Continuation on Friday, April 24
- Rounds 4-7: Concludes on Saturday, April 25
Notable Legends in Attendance
A total of 32 clubs will participate in announcing their selections, featuring several NFL Legends. Among these are:
- Ronde Barber (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Class of 2023)
- Jerome Bettis (Pittsburgh Steelers, Class of 2015)
- Jimbo Covert (Chicago Bears, Class of 2020)
- Tony Dorsett (Dallas Cowboys, Class of 1994)
- Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions, Class of 2021)
- Curtis Martin (New York Jets, Class of 2012)
- Drew Pearson (Dallas Cowboys, Class of 2021)
- John Stallworth (Pittsburgh Steelers, Class of 2002)
- Dwight Stephenson (Miami Dolphins, Class of 1998)
Current Player Contributions
Alongside the legends, four active players will also handle the announcement of their teams’ selections:
- James Conner (Arizona Cardinals)
- Brian O’Neill (Minnesota Vikings)
- Joey Porter Jr. (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Jeffery Simmons (Tennessee Titans)
Pennsylvania Connections
Several presenters have ties to Pennsylvania, adding a local flavor to the event. Ten presenters hail from the state, including:
- Marques Colston (Harrisburg, New Orleans)
- James Conner (Erie, Arizona)
- Jimbo Covert (Conway, Chicago)
- Tony Dorsett (Rochester, Dallas)
- John Kuhn (York, Green Bay)
- Bill Maas (Philadelphia, Kansas City)
- Curtis Martin (Pittsburgh, New York)
- Pat McAfee (Plum, Indianapolis)
- Matt Millen (Hokendauqua, Las Vegas)
- Paul Posluszny (Butler, Jacksonville)
This event promises to be a memorable celebration of NFL history and current talent, all set against the backdrop of Pittsburgh’s rich sports legacy.
