NFL Draft 2026: Pittsburgh's Big Night

0:00The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, marking the fresh start to the league's new season as all 32. Teams eye roster upgrades. It's the first time since 1948 that the event hits the Steel City, right at a Cree Shirt Stadium, with a fan festival across the river at Point State Park. Round 1 starts at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Thursday, April 23rd, followed by rounds 2 and 3 Friday at 7 p.m. and rounds 4. Through 7 Saturday at noon, Pittsburgh's own KELS belts out the National Anthem, joined by a choir for lift every voice and sing, while Commissioner Roger Gidell handles all. First round picks and stars announce the next ones. Fans are buzzing, with the NFL expecting hundreds of thousands to show up, just like the 600,000 who packed Green Bay last year. It's a huge boost for Pittsburgh, home to one of the league's most storied teams, turning the city into draft central for three straight days.

1:00The Las Vegas Raiders hold the top pick, with teams getting 8 minutes per selection in round 1, down to 7 in round 2, 5 for rounds. 3 through 6, and 4 in round 7. In all, 257 players get called, capping with the famous Mr. Relevant at the end. Catch every moment on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, or Stream at V of the ESPN app, NFL Plus, Hulu with live TV, YouTube TV, or FUBO, in as the future of football unfolds. That wraps Dallas News today, brought to you with AI.