The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Two hundred fifty-seven picks across seven rounds and three days at the North Shore in Pittsburgh — the first time the city has hosted the draft since 1948.
Pittsburgh earns the top grade, Denver the lowest. See every team's picks, whether they addressed their needs, the major story, and what 2026 looks like after the draft. Read All 32 Team Reviews →
Day 3 is complete. The Jets traded up for Cade Klubnik at 110, Harold Perkins Jr. slid to the Falcons in Round 6, and Denver's Red Murdock became Mr. Irrelevant at pick 257. Read the Rounds 4–7 Recap →
Three days, 257 picks — all complete.
Complete results and analysis from all seven rounds.
Who won the 2026 draft? Every team graded — picks made, needs addressed, major story, offseason outlook, and 2026 season forecast. Pittsburgh leads the class at A+.
All 157 Day 3 picks from Saturday in Pittsburgh — the Jets trade up for Klubnik, Harold Perkins Jr. slides to Atlanta in Round 6, and Red Murdock becomes Mr. Irrelevant.
All 68 Day 2 picks from Friday night in Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh's monster haul, the QBs who finally came off the board in Round 3, and the Bills addressing both big needs in two picks.
Every first-round pick from Thursday night — in order, with context. The Mendoza era begins in Las Vegas, Ohio State dominates the top 11, and Rueben Bain falls to Tampa.
The top prospects heading into Pittsburgh — where they were projected, and how that stacked up against where they were actually taken across all seven rounds.
The North Shore hosted the NFL Draft for the first time since 1948 — a steel city returning to the spotlight.
The 2026 NFL Draft was staged on Pittsburgh's North Shore, the stretch of land between the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers at the Point. Acrisure Stadium — home of the Pittsburgh Steelers — anchored the main stage setup, with the fan festival extending to Point State Park. The confluence of three rivers provided a dramatic backdrop unique in draft history.
The NFL last held its draft in Pittsburgh in 1948 — making the 2026 return a 78-year gap. Pittsburgh is one of the NFL's most storied cities: the Steelers have won six Super Bowls, and Steeler Nation is one of the most devoted fan bases in professional sports. The city's working-class identity and deep football culture made it a natural fit for an event that celebrates the blue-collar grind of becoming an NFL player.