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These NFL legends & players will announce selections at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- NFL Draft hosted in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948
- Nine Pro Football Hall of Famers will announce selections
- 700,000 attendees expected during draft week
Mentioned in this story
Ronde BarberJerome BettisJimbo CovertTony DorsettCalvin JohnsonCurtis MartinDrew PearsonJohn StallworthDwight StephensonJames ConnerBrian O'NeillJoey Porter Jr.Jeffery Simmons
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- Ronde Barber (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Class of 2023)
- Jerome Bettis (Pittsburgh Steelers, Class of 2015)
- Jimbo Covert (Chicago Bears, Class of 2020)
- Tony Dorsett (Dallas Cowboys, Class of 1994)
- Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions, Class of 2021)
- Curtis Martin (New York Jets, Class of 2012)
- Drew Pearson (Dallas Cowboys, Class of 2021)
- John Stallworth (Pittsburgh Steelers, Class of 2002)
- Dwight Stephenson (Miami Dolphins, Class of 1998) These four active players will help announce their clubsâ selections on day two:
Q&A
Who are the Pro Football Hall of Famers announcing at the NFL Draft?
The Hall of Famers include Ronde Barber, Jerome Bettis, Jimbo Covert, Tony Dorsett, Calvin Johnson, Curtis Martin, Drew Pearson, John Stallworth, and Dwight Stephenson.
When is the NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh?
The NFL Draft will occur from April 23 to April 25, 2026, with round one starting on the evening of April 23.
How many people are expected to attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh?
As many as 700,000 people are expected to visit Pittsburgh for the draft week.
