The 2026 NFL draft is set in Pittsburgh, where future stars of the league will meet legends of the game. The NFL has invited former stars from all the franchises to announce selections in the first round.
This list features several NFL legends, active players, and notable personalities representing all 32 teams on stage. Let’s take a look at the list:
2026 NFL Draft: Full List Of Selection Announcers For First Round
Here is the complete lineup of confirmed selection announcers:
NFC Teams
- Arizona Cardinals: James Conner
- Atlanta Falcons: Michael Turner
- Carolina Panthers: Mark Ingram
- Chicago Bears: Shane Conlan
- Dallas Cowboys: Tony Dorsett, Drew Pearson
- Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson
- Green Bay Packers: John Kuhn
- Los Angeles Rams: Tavon Austin
- Minnesota Vikings: Dwight Stephenson
- New Orleans Saints: Marques Colston
- New York Giants: Osi Umenyiora
- Philadelphia Eagles: Brian Westbrook
- San Francisco 49ers: Andy Lee
- Seattle Seahawks: Cliff Avril
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ronde Barber
- Washington Commanders: Mark Rypien
AFC Teams
- Baltimore Ravens: Mark Ingram
- Buffalo Bills: Shane Conlan
- Cincinnati Bengals: Jimbo Covert
- Cleveland Browns: Ken Anderson
- Denver Broncos: T. J. Ward
- Houston Texans: Billy Miller
- Indianapolis Colts: Pat McAfee
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Paul Posluszny
- Kansas City Chiefs: Bill Maas
- Las Vegas Raiders: Matt Millen
- Los Angeles Chargers: Shawne Merriman
- Miami Dolphins: Dwight Stephenson
- New England Patriots: Deion Branch
- New York Jets: Curtis Martin
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Jerome Bettis, Joey Porter Jr., Joey Porter Sr., John Stallworth
- Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons
Since the draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, the Steelers enjoy the most representation, including former stars Jerome Bettis, Joey Porter Jr., Joey Porter Sr., and John Stallworth. Moreover, Hall of Famers like Tony Dorsett, Calvin Johnson, and Jerome Bettis will share the spotlight with active players such as James Conner and Jeffery Simmons.
2026 NFL Draft Details
For the first time since 1948, the NFL draft is returning to Pittsburgh as the event will be held across two venues: Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. Starting from Thursday, the three-day event is scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Round 1 (8:00 PM ET)
- Friday, April 24, 2026 – Rounds 2-3 (7:00 PM ET)
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Rounds 4-7 (12:00 PM ET)
Across seven rounds, 257 players are expected to be drafted. Fans can tune into ESPN
ABC, NFL Network and ESPN Deportes to watch the draft live. Streaming options like ESPN App, NFL+, Disney+ and Hulu can also be used to see the action unfold.
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