NFL Draft 2026: Pittsburgh's Big Night

0:00The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh, marking the city's second time hosting since 1947. League Insider say this class lacks top 10 star power, with real value hiding in rounds 3 and 4. Expect surprises like past drafts, where Jaguar shocked everyone by trading up for Travis Hunter at number 2. Trade talks are heating up off the field. A J Brown looks headed to the Patriots right after June 1st, when his $40 million cap hit splits. Eagles GM Howie-Rosman has more moves brewing, may be revisiting Vikings talks, while names like Anthony Richardson, Kyle Pitts, and Brandon Ayuk could switch teams too. Fans and execs are buzzing about Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love, seen as the draft's best player overall, and a potential top 5 pick since. Saekwan Barkley in 2018. Pittsburgh's dealers face questions at quarterback and left tackle with Brottery Jones, nursing and neck injury. Quarterback buzz centers on Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, likely going number 1 to the Raiders, followed by a big gap to Ty Simpson, who might not go.

1:05Until day 2. Fewer first round trades expected this year, as more teams want to slide back for extra picks. Steelers pack 12 selections, Bengals love their Dexter Lawrence trade, and eyes already shift to 2027 QBs like Archmanning. Draft nights full of wild cards, so stay locked in for the chaos. Local news, powered by AI. This is California News Today.