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What to know about Navy's Eli Heidenreich, Pittsburgh native hoping for NFL Draft pick on Day 3
TL;DR
Navy's Eli Heidenreich, a Pittsburgh native, remains undrafted after two days of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is expected to be selected on Day 3, likely in rounds four through seven.
Key points
- Eli Heidenreich is still available after two days of the NFL Draft.
- He is a Pittsburgh native and played at Mt. Lebanon High School.
- He is expected to be drafted on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Two days of the 2026 NFL Draft have come and gone, and Navy's Eli Heidenreich is still on the board.
It seems safe to expect the Pittsburgh native to be drafted on Day 3 on Saturday.
Heidenreich, who won a state championship at Mt. Lebanon High School out of the Pittsburgh area, is a legitimate talent who will hope to hear his name called from a stage in downtown Pittsburgh sometime in rounds four through seven.
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Will Eli Heidenreich get drafted?
Every indication is that Heidenreich should get drafted.
Mock drafts have him early as the fourth round, but pretty much none leave him out entirely.
Who is Eli Heidenreich?
He's a standout athlete from the Naval Academy.
In Navy's throwback offense, Heidenreich did a bit of everything.
In 2025, he ran 77 times for 499 yards (6.5 yards per carry) in 2025 and also set Navy records by catching 51 passes for 941 yards. He scored nine offensive touchdowns.
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Q&A
What is Eli Heidenreich's background in football?
Eli Heidenreich is a talented football player who won a state championship at Mt. Lebanon High School in the Pittsburgh area.
When is Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft?
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for Saturday, when rounds four through seven will take place.
Which NFL team might draft Eli Heidenreich?
While it's uncertain which team will draft him, Eli Heidenreich hopes to hear his name called during the Day 3 selections in Pittsburgh.
