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The Pittsburgh Regional Transit said its system was an overall success at the NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the 2026 NFL Draft with seven picks scheduled in Day 3. Pittsburgh also has an extra selection in Day 2, the third-round pick acquired from Dallas in the George Pickens trade. Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future looms over the entire franchise, including new coach Mike McCarthy.
In addition to economic impacts, the draft showcased the city's efforts to clean up downtown ahead of the event.
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor hopes NFL draft will lead to more investments from businesses
Pittsburgh leaders called the NFL draft a success, saying it shows the city in a great light.
How did Bill Belichick's first NFL draft go as North Carolina football's coach? For the first time since 2016, UNC failed to have a player selected.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy has given the name more relevance with his play in the NFL, despite being the last pick of the 2022 draft. Ryan Succop (2009) and Marty Moore (1994) are two more notable names to earn the nickname, with Moore the first Mr. Irrelevant to win a Super Bowl, as well.