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Heinz offers lifetime ketchup supply to 57th draft pick
The 57th person selected in the 2026 NFL Draft will get more than a chance to play in the pros — he’ll also get a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup. The iconic Pittsburgh company announced it will dub the 57th draft pick Mr. 57, paying homage to the number that...
Rain likely to fall on last day of 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is likely to start with sunshine and end in rain, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Chris Leonardi, a meteorologist with the office in Moon, said there’s a 60% to 80% chance of rain Saturday, the final day of the three-day event. Mother Nature...
What time will the 2026 NFL Draft begin each day?
The 91st edition of the NFL Draft will be hosted at Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park in Pittsburgh. A total of 257 players will be selected, including 32 compensatory selections. The time between first-round selections has been shortened from 10 minutes to eight minutes. Here’s a look at the...
First Call: Mike McCarthy ‘would love to have 4′ QBs; another potential Steelers trade partner; Pens’ history down 0-2
Wednesday’s “First Call” has an interesting quote from Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy about quarterbacks. The Steelers may have another trade partner in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. NHL television ratings look good. The Penguins have some history on their side when it comes to...
Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle
Danielle Nolan and her husband, John, have been Steelers season ticket holders since 2021. For them, attending the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh was a no-brainer. After months of planning, just hours remain until the massive spectacle opens Thursday to the public. The Nolans live in East Liverpool, Ohio, just an...
Art Rooney II on waiting for Aaron Rodgers: ‘I wish I could tell you we’re at the end of the discussion’Video
For the first time, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II expressed a little fatigue with the Aaron Rodgers situation. Last year’s starting quarterback still hasn’t signed a contract for 2026 as he decides whether to play in Pittsburgh for a second year, retire or try to latch on elsewhere. Last...
Physical activity, healthy foods highlighted at pre-NFL Draft rally at Duquesne schoolVideo
When Ann Marie Krautheim asked how many Duquesne City middle school students have played flag football before, only a handful of kids raised their hands. But when she followed up asking how many enjoyed playing the sport, those same hands remained in the air. At Duquesne on Tuesday, the NFL...
Pittsburgh police union raises alarms about staffing ahead of NFL Draft
On Thursday, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to start flooding Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. But even as the city’s police force prepares for what could be the largest public event in Pittsburgh history, it’s clawing back from its worst staffing crisis in a generation. That worries...
NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline concert series
The focus of this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh may be the picks, but even non-sports fans will find something to love. The NFL Draft Entertainment Series will present star musicians on the Draft stage all three days. At a press event Tuesday, Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of event...
BikePGH offers another way to navigate the NFL Draft
With the NFL Draft approaching, Pittsburghers and out-of-towners are mapping out travel routes to attend the events. With large crowds expected as people try to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic, BikePGH is providing a guide to navigating Pittsburgh by bike. “The best way to experience this major event is by bike, as...
Pittsburgh restaurants prepare for NFL Draft surge as closures raise concerns
With hundreds of thousands of football fans expected in town, restaurants near the NFL Draft footprint in Pittsburgh say they’re anticipating large crowds — but worry that widespread road closures could make it difficult for employees to get to work. “We are used to volume, whether it’s football or opening...
Mike McCarthy wants versatility in his wide receivers — this draft class offers that for Steelers
For the Pittsburgh Steelers’s bad luck with this weak quarterback draft class, they seem to have more than made up for it at another important offensive position of need. Over the past couple years, the Steelers believed they could target a long-term QB of the future in 2026 — only...
A guide to NFL Draft week’s many bizarre and inspired events in Pittsburgh
The NFL’s offseason is often referred to as silly season. To bear that out, the flagship event — the NFL Draft — is a deluge of high-visibility promotional activations. Ranging from truly helpful and inspired all the way to wild, weird and overly commercialized, they figure to inundate Pittsburgh this...
Behind the picks: How Pittsburgh businesses are preparing for the NFL Draft
Kelly Sanders has dreamed up a real-life love letter to Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft this weekend: A day party, or “Draft Darty,” on Saturday afternoon, packed with football-shaped pizzas from No Horns Pizza, sausage sandwiches from Parma Sausage, scoops from Millie’s Ice Cream, and “The Draft Draft” from East...
Here are maps for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Trying to figure out how to navigate NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh — and what to check out while you’re there? Fans will find most of the action centered in two key areas: the North Shore and Point State Park. The NFL has released maps for both zones, which are...
Draft Bash featuring Black-owned businesses earns city approval after permit feudVideo
An event featuring Black-owned businesses during the 2026 NFL Draft has earned city approval after a dispute over the event permit. Event organizer William “B” Marshall, known for hosting large Juneteenth events in the city each year, on Monday evening sent TribLive a screenshot showing the city approved his permit...
How many picks does each team have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have 12 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the most of any franchise. All 32 teams will participate in the draft, though some will be more active than others. Here’s a look at how many picks each team has based on past trades and compensation picks. This...
Where will each team pick in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held Thursday through Saturday in Pittsburgh. Here’s a look at the first-round draft order, barring any trades (2025 records in parentheses): 1. Las Vegas Raiders (3-14) 2. New York Jets (3-14) 3. Arizona Cardinals (3-14) 4. Tennessee Titans (3-14) 5. New York Giants (4-13)...
Want to track NFL Draft traffic? There’s a specialized 511PA website for that
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is rolling out a specialized website for tracking traffic around the 2026 NFL Draft. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to descend on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park this week — and that is certain to impact traffic patterns. “Hosting this major...
Tim Benz: Want the Steelers to make a splash at the draft? Here’s a way to do it that makes sense
Perhaps the most overcooked angle surrounding what the Steelers should do at the NFL Draft is whether the team should make a splashy pick to satisfy the masses in the live audience outside of Acrisure Stadium. Of course, the answer is no. They shouldn’t. And my sincere hope is that...
NFL Draft offers a stage for visitors to understand the depth of Steelers fandomVideo
On Super Bowl Sunday 2006, I was entering my final hour of broadcasting for the week on ESPN Radio 1250. I had done multiple shows per day, every day, plus phone hits, television hits and interviews all over Detroit in advance of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ showdown against Seattle for Super...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Akheem Mesidor, Miami DE
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Akheem Mesidor Position: Defensive end Height/weight: 6-foot-3/259 pounds College: Miami (Fla.) Mesidor started his college career as a Freshman All-American at West Virginia, but that was six seasons ago...
‘Pittsburgh is ready’: Airport gussies up for 2026 NFL Draft
After more than a year of planning and hype that’s built to a crescendo in recent weeks, elected leaders gathered Monday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport to officially kick off 2026 NFL Draft Week. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, flanked by a bevy of public servants, called the upcoming draft “historic”...
Short arms, big game: Clemson DT Peter Woods expected to be 1st-round pick
Four years ago, Pittsburgh’s mainstream football fans were introduced to the minutiae of body-part size and how it relates to the NFL Draft by way of the discussion of Kenny Pickett’s hands. The measurement causing discussion ahead of the 2026 draft is the arm length for Peter Woods. Woods, a...
Brashear teacher and student chosen to announce an NFL Draft pickVideo
A Brashear High School teacher and student will be on the clock for the NFL Draft. Health and physical education teacher Megan Perfetti and student Damon Richie, 17, will announce the Buffalo Bills’ fifth-round draft pick on Saturday. It will be the 165th pick overall. The NFL Draft takes place...
