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Notre Dame teammates Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price projected as draft’s top 2 RBs
You can’t put a price on love. But Price and Love are inseparable. Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love starred at Notre Dame playing the same position for the past three seasons, so it only felt natural when each was invited to attend the NFL Combine earlier this offseason. “We’re roommates...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Jermod McCoy, Tennessee CB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Jermod McCoy Position: Cornerback Height/weight: 6-foot-1/188 pounds College: Tennessee McCoy could be the first cornerback drafted despite missing all of last season because of a knee injury. The All-SEC...
New map details features for NFL Draft on North Shore, Point State Park
A new detailed map shows where various features will be set up for the NFL draft around Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore and at Point State Park. The map is available on the NFL One Pass app, which is needed for free entry for the draft, April 23-25. The...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Keldric Faulk, Auburn DE
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Keldric Faulk Position: Edge rusher Height/weight: 6-foot-6/276 pounds College: Auburn The team that ultimately drafts Faulk will take him for his raw talent and seemingly high ceiling. He ranks...
Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades
Pittsburgh-area high school students studying carpentry will get to learn more about the trade on the city’s biggest stage. Students from seven area high schools or career technology centers plan a visit Wednesday to the city’s North Shore to get a tour of the stage building and preparations for the...
From smoke-filled hotel rooms to a North Shore spectacle: How the NFL Draft evolved
One of Art Rooney II’s first tasks with the Pittsburgh Steelers was assisting in the NFL Draft. Actually, assisting might be an inaccurate term. “In those days, everything was done on paper, and we had big boards with the players’ ratings,” Rooney II recalled recently. “My job would be when...
Fewer players from outside Power Four are being selected in NFL Draft
Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, fewer longshots are reaching the NFL Draft from small schools. Blame NIL riches and the crowded transfer portal, a combination that has led to a concentration of talent in the power conferences. The SEC,...
Looking back at the 1st time Pittsburgh hosted the NFL Draft … nearly 80 years ago
All eyes of the football world will be laser focused on Pittsburgh when the NFL Draft is hosted by the city and Steelers April 23-25. Hundreds of thousands of spectators will descend upon the North Shore to watch the three-day event and attend a football festival that will last a...
Edge rusher emerges as possible 1st-round option for Steelers in latest mock drafts
With less than two weeks until the NFL Draft, a couple of NFL analysts published their first mocks of the year. ESPN’s Peter Schrager and NFL Network’s Rhett Lewis each mapped out the first 32 picks ahead of the April 23-25 draft in Pittsburgh. Lewis gave the Steelers one of...
NFL Draft safety plan includes increased police, EMS presence across Pittsburgh
Authorities said they are not aware of any credible threats of terrorism or violence tied to the week of NFL Draft events in Pittsburgh. Public safety officials Friday outlined preparations for the draft, including an increased police and EMS presence across the city. The FBI will deploy hundreds of agents,...
Drone ban set for NFL Draft sites in Pittsburgh
Airspace over Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park will be closed to recreational and personal drones during the 2026 NFL Draft, FBI officials said Friday. Richard Evanchec, who leads the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office, said anyone operating an unauthorized drone in the restricted airspace could face both criminal and...
Steelers host 3 draft prospects, including 6-foot-9 tackle Travis Burke
Of all the draft prospects to earn invites to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex this spring, none is bigger than one who was hosted Friday. That’s because no draft-eligible player is taller than Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke, who was one of three guests of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Burke,who measures 6-foot-9,...
Dating choices or draft picks — the cognitive science behind either is similar, CMU professors say
The human behavior and decision-making aspects behind a person’s dating life doesn’t stray too differently from the choices that coaches and general managers make when selecting a player in the NFL Draft. “You date someone and you make a choice to commit to this person, or keep looking,” said Cleotilde...
What you need to know for NFL Draft weekend
The 2026 NFL Draft will take over parts of Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore from April 23-25. Whether you’re coming in from out of town or a local looking to join the fun, there are lots of logistical concerns to consider. Here’s your guide for what you need to...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Spencer Fano, Utah OL
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Spencer Fano Position: Offensive line Height/weight: 6-foot-5½/311 pounds College: Utah The key question about Fano is what position he’ll play in the NFL. The first-team All-American was a three-year...
As NFL Draft approaches, trade winds aren’t blowing strong on the North Shore
A blockbuster trade shook up the 2025 NFL Draft after just one pick. Will this year’s event have similar first-round fireworks? Daring moves are beloved draft-day moments, but a couple of factors could discourage teams from trading up this year. That means Day 1 might be less dramatic when Pittsburgh...
Pittsburghese Primer: An NFL Draft visitor’s guide to understanding Yinzers
Whether it’s saying yinz for the plural of “you” or flattening vowels in words like “out” or “down,” Pittsburghers have a distinctive way of speaking. But for us, it’s totally natural. “That’s why you can pretty easily pick out a Pittsburgher,” said Brian Butko, director of publications at the Heinz...
Tim Benz’s NFL Draft preview: Steelers should feel the need … the need for speed in secondaryVideo
The 2026 NFL Draft takes place April 23-25, in Pittsburgh. “Breakfast with Benz” is previewing the Steelers’ potential selections at each position group with Matt Williamson, a former pro and college scout who has worked at Pitt and with the Cleveland Browns. Williamson is an on-air host at WDVE, Fox...
Revel to host late-night DJ series during NFL Draft
NFL Draft fans looking for a post-draft party can head to Pittsburgh’s Market Square for Revel Pittsburgh’s late-night DJ series. Located at 242 Forbes Ave., Revel announced Thursday that it will host “Draft Night After Hours,” a three-night event running April 23-25. Each night, the festivities will run from 9...
16 prospects will attend 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Presumed No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza won’t be attending the 2026 NFL Draft, but 16 other prospects will make the trip to Pittsburgh, the NFL announced Thursday. The list includes five Ohio State teammates: Caleb Downs, Kayden McDonald, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate. Also confirmed to attend are...
Shapiro, Fetterman, McCormick ask DHS to upgrade security for NFL Draft
In just a few weeks, Pittsburgh anticipates roughly 700,000 football fans will arrive for the 2026 NFL Draft. And even though elected officials have said the Steel City is prepared to host the three-day event, a trio of statewide lawmakers wants additional support from the Department of Homeland Security. “I...
2nd phase of NFL Draft street closures set to begin
The second phase of road closures will begin Monday on Pittsburgh’s North Shore in preparation for the quickly approaching NFL Draft. In effect from April 13 through April 21 will be the following road closures:Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)North Shore Drive (to Chuck Noll Way)Reedsdale Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)Chuck...
Coast Guard sets security zones on Pittsburgh waterways for NFL Draft
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Unit in Pittsburgh released its security guidelines Thursday ahead of the NFL Draft. A security zone will be in effect on local waterways during the event “to ensure public safety, safeguard participants, and protect the maritime transportation system.” The regulated areas will be enforced...
1st-round prospects at safety, wide receiver among those hosted as Steelers draft visitorsVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday hosted a pair of NFL Draft prospects who have been widely considered as possibilities to be their first-round pick. Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and USC wide receiver Makai Lemon were joined by late-round prospect Marlin Klein — a tight end from Michigan — as those...
Hundreds of parking spaces open in Pittsburgh for NFL Draft, averaging $87 a day
Hundreds of parking spaces are now available for NFL Draft fans to reserve, JustPark announced Thursday in partnership with ALCO Parking and other Pittsburgh operators. Parking will cost an average of $87.25 per day for nearby lots during the three-day draft, according to JustPark, a platform that aggregates inventory from...
