2026 NFL Draft pick announcers revealed, 9 Hall of Famers named

The 2026 NFL Draft pick announcers are set for this year’s event, and many Hall of Famers will be featuring on-stage in Pittsburgh.

Commissioner Roger Goodell famously steps up to the stage each year to an uproar of boos from fans. However, nine Hall of Fame talents and other NFL stars are expected to call out picks in 2026.

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The league revealed many of the NFL stars expected to be in attendance throughout draft weekend. That includes NFL legends like Jerome Bettis, Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin and Calvin Johnson.

The NFL legends and active players who will announce selections at the 2026 NFL Draft: pic.twitter.com/cHl5Bm5HTx

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 21, 2026

College football standouts are growing excited for their opportunity to make the jump to the NFL. However, current and former NFL stars will be making that moment more special by calling out their names.

Nine Hall of Famers are featuring on the Pittsburgh stage throughout the weekend, including Super Bowl winners like Ronde Barber, Bettis and Drew Pearson.

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Meanwhile, ESPN personality and former punter Pat McAfee is one of the biggest names in sports media to be involved. McAfee is slated to help the network with significant draft coverage throughout the weekend, including speaking with former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher.