
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke granted an extra year of eligibility for 2026 after court ruling.
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will feature legends and players from all 32 teams making selections. Notable participants include nine Pro Football Hall of Famers and several active players, with the event expected to attract 700,000 visitors.
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The Hall of Famers include Ronde Barber, Jerome Bettis, Jimbo Covert, Tony Dorsett, Calvin Johnson, Curtis Martin, Drew Pearson, John Stallworth, and Dwight Stephenson.
The NFL Draft will occur from April 23 to April 25, 2026, with round one starting on the evening of April 23.
As many as 700,000 people are expected to visit Pittsburgh for the draft week.

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