Hall of Famers and Active Stars Coming to Pittsburgh to Call Out 2026 Draft Picks
The NFL just dropped the full lineup for the 2026 Draft in Pittsburgh, and it's absolutely stacked. Starting this Thursday night with Round 1, the draft rolls through Friday with Rounds 2 and 3, then wraps up Saturday with Rounds 4 through 7. But here's the part that matters for Seattle fans: Cliff Avril, a Seahawks legend who was drafted by this team in the third round back in 2009, will be representing the Seahawks when it's time to announce picks on day two.
Nine Hall of Famers on the Stage
This is the first time Pittsburgh has hosted the draft since 1948, and the NFL is bringing serious star power. Nine Pro Football Hall of Famers are scheduled to show up and announce selections, including Jerome Bettis (Steelers, Class of 2015), Calvin Johnson (Lions, Class of 2021), Curtis Martin (Jets, Class of 2012), and John Stallworth (Steelers, Class of 2002). That's not even counting the active players stepping in to help their teams announce picks. Arizona's James Conner, Minnesota's Brian O'Neill, Pittsburgh's Joey Porter Jr., and Tennessee's Jeffery Simmons will all be on stage handling day two announcements for their clubs.
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Seven of the day two announcers went to Pitt, which shouldn't surprise anybody. Tony Dorsett, who played for the Cowboys and is Pitt's all-time leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and all-purpose yards, is one of them. You've also got James Conner (Arizona), Jimbo Covert (Chicago), Andy Lee (San Francisco), Bill Maas (Kansas City), Curtis Martin (New York Jets), and Brian O'Neill (Minnesota) all repping their Panther roots. And if you're counting Pennsylvania natives, ten presenters were born in the state, including Conner from Erie and Maas from Philadelphia.
Round 1 kicks off Thursday night, April 23. Rounds 2 and 3 go down Friday, April 24. Watch for Avril to take the mic for the Seahawks when Seattle makes its day two selections.
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