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Families make memories together at NFL Draft
Gail Friedman likely would not have attended the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh if it weren’t for her grandkids. “I’m not very sports-oriented, but I wanted to come because it’s Pittsburgh,” said Friedman, 77, of Mt. Lebanon. “I probably would not have come on my own, but because of their enthusiasm,...
With 5 picks on Day 3, Steelers could target safety, tight end
The Pittsburgh Steelers have five picks remaining in this year’s NFL Draft, which concludes Saturday with rounds four to seven. They’ve already addressed many of their top needs by adding an offensive tackle, wide receiver, quarterback, cornerback and guard during the first two days. So, what might they target next?...
NFL Draft Day 3 Live: NFL announces attendance record for Pittsburgh
The morning opened under a steady rain, but let up by afternoon, giving way to a drier backdrop as fans made their way through the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Gates opened at 9 a.m. Saturday. Teams made their picks in rounds four through seven, which all...
Gennings Dunker bio: Steelers’ 3rd-round pick (96th overall) in 2026 NFL draft
Gennings Dunker Third-round pick, No. 96 overall Guard, Iowa 6-foot-5, 319 pounds Stats: Iowa’s rushing offense ranked second in the Big Ten in 2024 and fourth this past season. Dunker was charged with two sacks and 10 pressures in 13 games this season. Hometown: Lena, Ill. Tidbits: Dunker is a...
Drew Allar bio: Steelers 3rd-round pick (76th overall) in 2026 NFL Draft
Drew Allar Third-round pick, No. 76 overall Quarterback, Penn State 6-foot-5, 228 pounds Stats: 7,402 career passing yards, 61 touchdowns and 13 interceptions Hometown: Medina, Ohio Tidbits: Three-year starter at Penn State. … Ranked first in school history in career completion percentage (63.2), third in touchdown passes (61) and fourth...
57th NFL Draft pick Logan Jones to get lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup
Here’s hoping Logan Jones likes ketchup. Jones, an Iowa center, was selected by the Chicago Bears on Friday night during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. As the 57th pick overall, the Kraft Heinz company will give him a custom jacket and a lifetime ketchup and brand deal. It’s part of...
Here’s the one place you can find calm and quiet at the NFL Draft
Turns out there is a place to find peace and quiet among the hustle and bustle of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Birmingham, Ala.-based nonprofit KultureCity set up “sensory activation vehicles” around Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. The trailers offer a safe, quiet and calming space for people with...
Kayden McDonald’s wait ends, as Texans take DL early in 2nd round in emotional momentVideo
It came a day later than he wanted, but Kayden McDonald finally got his hug from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. After announcing all of the 32 first-round draft picks, Goodell usually steps out of the spotlight on the second day of the NFL Draft. He cedes the responsibilities to former...
Steelers select Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the 3rd round
Former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has had to navigate some deep personal lows over the past several years. In the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal, he threw a game-sealing late interception vs. Notre Dame and then, last October, he broke his ankle vs. Northwestern and had to watch from...
Photos: Scenes from the 2nd night of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Fans capture the moment the Steelers select Germie Bernard with their second pick during night two of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24, 2026, outside Acrisure Stadium. And earlier in the night Steelers first round draft pick Max Iheanachor joined Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels on stage during...
Review: Bret Michaels and Wiz Khalifa show their city some love at the 2nd night of the NFL Draft
As Bret Michaels said onstage Friday evening, the NFL Draft brings all football fans together as one big family. But night two of the three-day event opened with some decidedly Pittsburgh flavor, with a performance from hometown heroes Bret Michaels and Wiz Khalifa. Right on time at 5:15 p.m. Friday,...
‘Everything happens for a reason’: Max Iheanachor’s unconventional path to Steelers started long before draft night
The manner in which Max Iheanachor wound up in Pittsburgh isn’t unique. At least not to him. The massive offensive tackle was discovered by the D-I college football world while he was attending East Los Angeles College. Fresno State offensive line coach Saga Tuitele went there to check out a...
Germie Bernard bio: Steelers’ 2nd-round pick (47th overall) in 2026 NFL draft
Germie Bernard Second-round pick, No. 47 overall Wide receiver, Alabama 6-foot-1, 206 pounds Stats: Led team as a senior with 64 receptions, 862 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games. Also had a team-high 50 catches in 2024 (with 794 yards and two touchdowns). Hometown: Las Vegas Tidbits: Spent...
Steelers trade up in 2nd round, select Alabama receiver Germie BernardVideo
This time, it was the Pittsburgh Steelers who got aggressive and traded up for a wide receiver. One day after a targeted wideout got snatched away at the last minute, the Steelers moved up six spots in the second round Friday night to choose Alabama’s Germie Bernard with the 47th...
He didn’t play football until college, but Max Iheanachor became a Steelers’ 1st-round pick
As he introduced Max Iheanachor for an introductory news conference Friday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II noted that Iheanachor had made it there from his home in Los Angeles in less than 12 hours from the point he was drafted in the first round...
Visitors feel welcomed by Pittsburgh, making the most of draft experience
The 2026 NFL Draft marked Brennan Bach’s first trip to Pittsburgh, and the Baltimore native said the city made a lasting impression. “I like the rivers, I like the scenery — it’s really nice. The city feels pretty clean,” Bach said. “So far, everyone’s been friendly.” Outside of draft activities,...
Pittsburgh, state leaders use NFL Draft to woo investors, promote region
A delegation of investors and business leaders got a glimpse of Western Pennsylvania’s development potential ahead of the NFL Draft on Wednesday as local officials used the NFL backdrop to pitch the region’s potential. “We knew we wanted to showcase Pittsburgh to folks who make decisions about where companies expand...
Attending the NFL Draft comes with a hefty price tag
If ya wanna play, ya gotta pay. That’s the mindset of many 2026 NFL Draft Experience attendees who are spending plenty of dollars at the Draft. Admission to the 2026 NFL Draft may be free, but costs incurred to enjoy all the Draft Experience has to offer — like food,...
Table for who? Some restaurants see drop-off in diners during NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft taking place only a few blocks away, Peppi’s sandwich shop on Pittsburgh’s North Side simplified its menu, stocked up on ingredients and brought in extra staff ahead of what owner Jeff Trebac expected to be a hectic three days. Business on Thursday — the draft’s...
Enthusiasm continues for 2nd day of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Crowds lined both sides of the Allegheny River on the second day of the NFL Draft Experience, as fans poured into Point State Park shortly after the gates opened, filling the riverfront with a steady buzz and early arrivals. While Point State Park grew crowded within the first hour Friday,...
B Marshall’s Draft Bash sees minority-business owners soldier through permitting issues
In the shadow of a behemoth commercial event raking in millions while christening new millionaires from a grand stage, on Friday afternoon, a group of 40 minority business owners was just looking to make ends meet in a relatively empty nearby North Side park. The picturesque scene at day two...
Shuttles to the NFL Draft win over attendees
If there hadn’t been a convenient, free option to get into Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, Isabel Papariella and her mother Rose might not have ventured out. “We didn’t want to have to pay for parking and with traffic, you never know what it’s going to be like,” Isabel Papariella...
North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft
Many people attending the NFL Draft this week in Pittsburgh came from all over the country. For some, it was their first time visiting the city. But the festivities were just down the road for Andrew Knight and Stalea Chapman, both of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Knight, a teacher at Pittsburgh...
All Aboard: NFL Draft draws thousands onto Pittsburgh’s T
David Covington blasted Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” from a handheld speaker as he descended the stairs Friday to the Gateway T station in Downtown Pittsburgh. It was an apt song choice for the scenes he described aboard Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s light rail system during the 2026 NFL Draft. Covington, 55,...
Beyond the Bylines: Pittsburgh looked great on draft night. The Steelers did notVideo
The city of Pittsburgh couldn’t have looked better during draft night Thursday. Day 1. pic.twitter.com/k1OzHypVLb— City of Pittsburgh (@Pittsburgh) April 24, 2026 But the Steelers’ front office couldn’t have looked worse. They got punked by the Philadelphia Eagles before making their draft choice at No. 21. The Steelers were on...
