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Point State Park readies for NFL Draft with Steelers fan hub, red carpet
Massive concrete blocks and metal framing — accentuated by a sprawling red carpet — are taking over Pittsburgh’s Point State Park for the NFL Draft. Forklifts were shuttling heavy equipment Monday, while workers continued erecting giant tents and a stage. Steelers Country, the team’s official fan hub, is taking shape...
Steelers prepare for 2-minute reduction in 1st round of NFL Draft
Call this the 2-minute hurry-up. The Pittsburgh Steelers and all other teams must make their first picks a little faster this year, thanks to a league effort to speed up the NFL Draft. Teams have only eight minutes per pick in the first round Thursday night, down from 10 minutes...
Billboard warns participants in sex trafficking with influx of NFL Draft attendees headed to Pittsburgh
One group is playing no games when it comes to the potential for an increase in sex trafficking activities ahead of the NFL Draft — and D.C.-based human rights advocacy group Rights4Girls has purchased a digital billboard on I-79 North to prove it. The billboard, located south of the city...
Steelers in ‘great communication’ with Aaron Rodgers — but still eager to add QB in draft
Before either he or coach Mike McCarthy took any questions during the annual Pittsburgh Steelers pre-draft news conference Monday, general manager Omar Khan wanted to get the requisite Aaron Rodgers update out of the way. “I know you guys are going to ask me on Aaron,” Khan said from UPMC...
Former Steelers stars to headline NFL draft festivities at Live Casino Pittsburgh
Former Steelers stars Santonio Holmes, Ryan Shazier, Louis Lipps, Mike Merriweather and Robin Cole will headline a series of draft festivities at Live Casino Pittsburgh this week, offering fans a way to celebrate the NFL Draft away from the congestion of Downtown Pittsburgh. While the city prepares for an influx...
NFL mock draft: TribLive’s Chris Adamski’s predicts the 1st round in Pittsburgh
With the level of anticipation befitting an official countdown clock not far from the draft stage’s site on the North Shore, the NFL Draft finally begins Thursday in Pittsburgh. Rest assured that each of the 32 teams began their draft preparations for just about as long as the clock has...
Unruly teen behavior put on notice as NFL Draft approaches
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials on Monday said they welcomed juveniles interested in participating in NFL Draft festivities this week – but warned them to do so responsibly. A month after dozens of juveniles were involved in a fight in Market Square, city officials — in conjunction with Pittsburgh Public Schools...
Chance of severe weather during NFL Draft is ‘quite low,’ meteorologist saysVideo
Weather conditions over the past couple of days have seemed more reminiscent of late in the football season than late April, with low temperatures plunging into the 30s. But highs are expected to climb back into the 70s in time for this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, potentially reaching the...
Former Pitt tailback Desmond Reid hopes speed, route running, special teams skills propel him into NFL
The last eight months have been a frustrating time for Desmond Reid. This past fall, playing in his final collegiate season with Pitt, Reid dealt with a nagging ankle injury that cost him nearly half the season and persisted well into 2026, impacting critical pre-NFL Draft workouts and preparation. In...
NFL Draft HQ 2026: Who the Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts and more
Pittsburgh will be the center of the football universe when the NFL Draft takes place on the city’s North Shore this week. The first round is set for Thursday, with rounds 2-3 on Friday and rounds 4-7 on Saturday. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. Thursday and...
Where to eat on the South Side during the 2026 NFL Draft
Tourists visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, and seeking to avoid the North Shore crowds by staying in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, have plenty of walkable dining options in the neighborhood. East Carson Street — known as one of the nation’s longest Victorian-era main streets — is lined with...
Going responsibly at the NFL Draft: Porta-potty etiquette 101
As fans flood Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore during the NFL Draft, there’s one thing that hopefully won’t be flooding: all of the portable toilets. From trash to smell to even potential physical altercations, there are plenty of pitfalls to porta-potties. Having somewhere to go on the go is...
How did Pittsburgh come to have 90 unique neighborhoods?Video
When out-of-town football fans come to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft this week, they’ll find a patchwork of 90 unique neighborhoods, each with its own history, character and atmosphere. The draft itself will be held in the North Shore, a riverfront area best known for the stadiums where the...
TV Talk: Where and how to watch Draft coverage this week
The long-awaited NFL Draft arrives in Pittsburgh this week with ESPN, ABC and NFL Network planning robust coverage from Wednesday through Saturday. In addition, Disney+ and Hulu will stream coverage from the linear networks. With 14 hours of coverage dedicated to all 257 picks, established series covering the draft include...
Tim Benz: As Acrisure Stadium hosts NFL Draft week, here are the top 25 Steelers picks since the building opened
The Pittsburgh Steelers have drafted 25 rookie classes since Acrisure Stadium replaced Three Rivers Stadium in 2001. Last week at “Breakfast With Benz,” we tried to determine the best player from each of those draft classes. With draft week upon us at Acrisure, we conclude our retrospective by ranking the...
Joe Starkey: Everything you ever (and maybe never) wanted to know about the 21st pick of the NFL Draft
Maybe you don’t think about the number “21” outside of reflecting on Roberto Clemente. Neither did I until a few weeks ago. Turns out there’s a ton of 21 out there. All you have to do is look. For starters, we are living in the 21st century, which is either...
Primanti’s for beginners: Do’s, don’ts, tips and tricks for eating Pittsburgh’s legendary sandwichVideo
The region’s restaurants have been busy preparing for a massive influx of guests. Frequently topping visitors’ “must-try” lists is Primanti Bros., maker of the so-called “Pittsburgh sandwich” that has become synonymous with the city itself. As locals well know, the iconic sandwich, served on thick-cut Italian bread, features grilled meat,...
From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo
When a Pittsburgh sports team appears on national television, it’s a sure bet that one of the commentators will refer to the team’s hometown as “the Steel City” in one way or another. But even as the Steel Curtain defense was helping propel the Steelers to the first of four...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Zion Young, Missouri DE
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Zion Young Position: Defensive end Height/weight: 6-foot-5¾/262 pounds College: Missouri Young has the size and strength to be an edge-setter along with rushing the passer. The 22-year-old senior led...
Former Pitt star Kyle Louis awaits NFL Draft, ready to embrace any role at next level
All that’s left for Kyle Louis to do is wait. Louis possesses two years’ worth of game film and highlights at Pitt, he played in the Senior Bowl in February, went through the NFL Combine, interviewed with coaches and scouts across the league and partook in the Panthers’ pro day...
Places to see in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft
In town for the NFL Draft? Don’t just hover around the draft stage — Pittsburgh has plenty worth your time between picks. Here are eight spots and experiences you might want to check out while visiting the city. 1. Point State Park While the main draft action is on the...
How many fans have attended the NFL Draft at past host cities?
The NFL Draft has grown into a destination event with between 500,000 and 700,000 fans expected to attend the festivities April 23-25, at Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park. Here’s a look at past host cities’ estimated attendance: 2015, Chicago, 200,000 2016, Chicago, 225,000 2017, Philadelphia, 250,000 2018, Dallas, 200,000...
Amid strong group of safeties, Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman stands out with preparation
Each day during this past season while playing for Oregon, Dillon Thieneman woke up at precisely 5:20 a.m. On Mondays, Thieneman would break down film on an upcoming opponent’s tendencies on early downs and in the running game. One of this upcoming NFL Draft’s top safety prospects, Thieneman’s Tuesday film...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Kayden McDonald, Ohio State DT
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Kayden McDonald Position: Defensive tackle Height/weight: 6-foot-2 1/8/326 pounds College: Ohio State McDonald will immediately bolster the middle of some NFL team’s run defense. A true nose tackle, McDonald...
Tennessee CB duo Jermod McCoy, Colton Hood each expected to go in 1st round of draft
Two players at the same position from the same school going in the first round of an NFL Draft is relatively rare. But in a sign of the times in this modern era of college football, Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood never played a game together for Tennessee. Furthermore, McCoy...
