16 Top Prospects Confirmed for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Ohio State leads with 5 invitees, followed by Alabama and Miami with 2 each

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:15am

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The NFL has announced that 16 top prospects have accepted invitations to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, which will take place on April 23. The list leans slightly toward defensive players, with 9 defensive players and 7 offensive players confirmed to be in attendance.

Why it matters

The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in professional sports, as it represents the first step for college football players to begin their pro careers. The list of attendees provides insight into some of the top talent that will be available in the upcoming draft.

The details

The 16 prospects confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh include players from a variety of college football powerhouses. Ohio State leads the way with 5 invitees, while Alabama and Miami each have 2 players attending. The list is split between 9 defensive players and 7 offensive players.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place on April 23, starting at 5 p.m. PT.
  • The NFL announced the list of 16 confirmed attendees on Thursday.

The players

Ohio State

The school with the most players (5) confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Alabama

The school with 2 players confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Miami

The school with 2 players confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

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What they’re saying

“The countdown to the 2026 NFL Draft has approached two weeks, and we now know who will be on the scene in Pittsburgh.”

— Omar Navarro

The takeaway

The list of 16 prospects confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh provides a glimpse into some of the top talent that will be available in the upcoming draft. With a mix of offensive and defensive players from college football powerhouses, fans and teams alike will be closely watching to see where these players are selected.