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NFL announces current, former players who will announce second-round picks
TL;DR
The NFL has revealed current and former players who will announce second-round picks at next week's draft, including James Conner and several Pittsburgh alumni. Notable participants also include Jerome Bettis and John Stallworth from the Steelers.
Key points
- NFL announces players for second-round picks at draft
- James Conner represents the Cardinals
- Jerome Bettis and John Stallworth represent the Steelers
The NFL has announced the names of the current and former players that will take part in next week's draft by announcing second-round picks.
The list includes players associated with all 32 teams, including Cardinals running back James Conner. Conner has strong ties to the Pittsburgh area after playing for the Steelers and attending Pitt, which likely made him an easy choice as the Cardinals' representative.
Former Bears tackle Jimbo Covert, former Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, former Chiefs defensive lineman Bill Maas, current Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill, former Jets running back Curtis Martin, and former 49ers punter Andy Lee are other Pitt alums who are set to take part.
The hometown team will be represented by four players. Former Steelers Jerome Bettis and John Stallworth will be joined by Joey Porter Sr. and Jr. next Friday.
The other players taking part and their team affiliations appear below:
Falcons: Michael Turner
Ravens: Mark Ingram
Bills: Shane Conlan
Panthers: Jake Delhomme
Bengals: Ken Anderson
Browns: Phil Dawson
Cowboys: Drew Pearson
Broncos: T.J. Ward
Lions: Calvin Johnson
Packers: John Kuhn
Texans: Billy Miller
Colts: Pat McAfee
Jaguars: Paul Posluszny
Raiders: Matt Millen
Chargers: Shawne Merriman
Rams: Tavon Austin
Dolphins: Dwight Stephenson
Patriots: Deion Branch
Saints: Marques Colston
Giants: Osi Umenyiora
Eagles: Brian Westbrook
Seahawks: Cliff Avril
Buccaneers: Ronde Barber
Titans: Jeffery Simmons
Commanders: Mark Rypien
Q&A
Who are the current and former players announcing second-round picks in the NFL draft?
The list includes James Conner, Jimbo Covert, Tony Dorsett, Bill Maas, Brian O'Neill, Curtis Martin, and Andy Lee, among others.
Which players are representing the Pittsburgh area in the NFL draft?
Jerome Bettis, John Stallworth, Joey Porter Sr., and Joey Porter Jr. will represent the Pittsburgh area during the draft.
What teams are represented by the players announcing picks in the NFL draft?
Players from all 32 NFL teams are represented, including those from the Cardinals, Bears, Cowboys, Chiefs, Vikings, Jets, and 49ers.
