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NFL Draft top prospect profile: Dillon Thieneman, Oregon S
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Dillon Thieneman Position: Safety Height/weight: 6 foot/201 pounds College: Oregon Thieneman has three years of strong on-field production for scouts to study. The 21-year-old made more than 300 career...
Big businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh pivot to remote work for 2026 NFL DraftVideo
Some Downtown Pittsburgh businesses have a simple message for their employees during the 2026 NFL Draft: Stay home. Big companies like PPG, Highmark and PNC are telling workers they don’t have to fight traffic, navigate around the detours or deal with the hassle of finding a coveted parking spot during...
Tim Benz’s Steelers NFL Draft preview: An under-the-radar position of interestVideo
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...
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to offer NFL Draft-themed programming, merchandise
At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, people can find books, magazines, historical records — and NFL Draft-themed merchandise. The library will offer various draft-themed programs leading up to the April 23-25 event, which will be held in Pittsburgh’s Downtown and North Shore. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will keep its Downtown location...
Record-setting UConn receiver among 3 NFL Draft prospects visiting with Steelers
One of college football’s leading receivers visited with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. UConn’s Skyler Bell, who ranked second in FBS receiving yards last season, joined Miami (Fla.) safety Jakobe Thomas and BYU linebacker Jack Kelly as top-30 visitors in advance of the upcoming NFL Draft. The draft is April...
Steelers announce fan experiences at Point State Park for NFL DraftVideo
With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday unveiled new details about the fan experiences planned for the event. The team’s official fan hub, called Steelers Country, will be free to attend and open throughout draft hours, according to the announcement.Noon to 10 p.m....
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo S
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Position: Safety Height/weight: 6-3/201 pounds College: Toledo McNeil-Warren seems to have a nose for the football. The 22-year-old safety forced nine fumbles, recovered two and intercepted five...
PicksBURGH walkable festival, music crawl to take over Pittsburgh during NFL Draft week
A variety of performers will take numerous stages across the Steel City the night before the NFL Draft begins on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Dubbed the PicksBURGH Music Crawl, it will begin Wednesday, April 22 with a line-up of performers following the Market Square Ribbon Cutting:DJ Arie Cole — 4:45-5 p.m.NASH-V.ILL...
Tim Benz’s Steelers NFL Draft preview: Yes, it makes sense to consider tackle in Round 1 … againVideo
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...
Compromise in reach for Black-owned businesses seeking cut of 2026 NFL Draft pie
A local event organizer who alleged the City of Pittsburgh, a Downtown nonprofit and the NFL were conspiring against his efforts to host an event featuring Black-owned businesses during the 2026 NFL Draft may have reached a compromise. William “B” Marshall — who has organized Juneteenth celebrations and other large...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Kadyn Proctor, Alabama OT
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Kadyn Proctor Position: Offensive tackle Height/weight: 6-foot-6/352 pounds College: Alabama At a position full of big bodies, Proctor’s athleticism makes him stand out. The 20-year-old junior was a consensus...
Verizon enhances cellular network for NFL Draft surge
Crowds of football fans are expected to flood the North Shore and Point State Park during the three-day NFL Draft — and many will be sharing the experience online. With attendance estimates nearing half a million, questions remain about whether the city’s cellular service can handle the surge in posts,...
No #1 in Pittsburgh: Fernando Mendoza will reportedly skip draft to spend day with family
The show will go on in Pittsburgh later this month. But its marquee star won’t be there. According to a report from ESPN, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza informed the NFL he is not planning to attend the NFL Draft. The Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to the national championship,...
Parking in Pittsburgh for the Draft? Prepare to pay extra at Downtown, North Side meters
The 2026 NFL Draft might be free — but parking certainly won’t be. Anyone looking to snag an on-street spot Downtown or in the North Side when the draft kicks off this month will have to pay extra after Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to raise rates around...
Potential 1st round receiver, Penn Hills linebacker among 3 NFL Draft prospects visiting Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed one of the top receiver prospects, a well-traveled defensive tackle and a Western Pennsylvania linebacker for visits Tuesday in advance of the upcoming NFL Draft. Washington receiver Denzel Boston, a potential first-round pick, was joined by Florida State defensive lineman Darrell Jackson and Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Jaden...
Big crowds, mixed profits: NFL Draft may not deliver windfall for every businessVideo
Kroll’s West restaurant expected to be bustling when Green Bay hosted the 2025 NFL Draft. Located across from iconic Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, the Wisconsin eatery seemed to be in an ideal spot just outside the event’s footprint. There were high hopes for a surge in...
Tim Benz’s Steelers NFL Draft Preview: Debating the best wide receiver options
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...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Blake Miller, Clemson OT
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Blake Miller Position: Offensive tackle Height/weight: 6-foot-6/317 pounds College: Clemson Durability is one of Miller’s best attributes. The 22-year-old ironman started all 54 games over his four-year career at...
Want to attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? There’s an app for that
For football fanatics planning on attending the 2026 NFL Draft on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, the NFL OnePass app will be the one-stop shop for all crucial information and resources. The app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Nicki Ewell, the NFL’s vice president of global...
Advocates ask for Pittsburgh’s homeless to be treated humanely during 2026 NFL DraftVideo
Jerrel Gilliam is apprehensive about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. As executive director of Light of Life Rescue Mission, which offers a shelter and other services for Pittsburgh’s homeless population, he worries about how the massive event will impact the city’s most vulnerable residents. As Pittsburgh prepares to host the...
Tim Benz’s Steelers NFL Draft preview: Swing for the fences at quarterback, or don’t bother grabbing a batVideo
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...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Makai Lemon, USC WR
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Makai Lemon Position: Wide receiver Height/weight: 5-foot-11/192 pounds College: USC Lemon won the 2025 Biletnikoff Award as the most outstanding college receiver. Six of the past seven winners of...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Monroe Freeling, Georgia OT
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Monroe Freeling Position: Offensive tackle Height/weight: 6-foot-7/315 pounds College: Georgia Freeling was a full-time starter for the Bulldogs for only one season, but the 21-year-old brings the size and...
Steelers target offensive tackles in latest multi-round mock drafts
The arrival of spring brings longer days and longer mock drafts. ESPN, CBS Sports and NFL.com were among the outlets this week that projected multiple rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft. The three-day event is April 23-25, in Pittsburgh. The consensus among draft analysts nowadays had the Steelers choosing an...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State WR
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Jordyn Tyson Position: Wide receiver Height/weight: 6-foot-2/203 pounds College: Arizona State Tyson was leading the Big 12 in receptions last fall when hamstring injuries interrupted the Preseason All-American’s season....
