NFL Draft 2026 first round open thread

Q: What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?

The 2026 NFL Draft first round starts at 8 p.m. EST.

Q: Where is the 2026 NFL Draft being held?

The 2026 NFL Draft is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Q: What pick do the Pittsburgh Steelers have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The video board with the NFL Draft logo at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The video board with the NFL Draft logo at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, with the event kicking off at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. This year, the draft is in Pittsburgh, and the Steelers hold the No. 21 overall pick in the first round. Stick around at BTSC for all 32 picks and plenty of discussion and analysis over the weekend. Let us know your thoughts and hopes with every selection in the comments below — but please keep the pick tipping out of it. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Steelers’ first pick: