Excitement Builds for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh – Steelers, Graffiti, and Fanatics’ Gear!

Get ready for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh! Discover how the city is preparing, the Steelers’ excitement, and exclusive NFL apparel deals from Fanatics just in time for draft day.

The NFL Draft Pittsburgh

Tonight marks the start of the NFL Draft, and Pittsburgh is buzzing with excitement as the hometown Steelers prepare for the big event. Local news reports highlight how crews are quickly painting over graffiti on bridges, walls, and buildings to ensure the city looks its best for this major sporting occasion.

While efforts to clean up the city showcase the pride, it’s unfortunate how much work goes into removing street art just to present a pristine image for such events. Pittsburgh’s vibrant community and passionate sports culture make it the perfect backdrop for the NFL Draft.

On another note, thanks to my media partners at Fanatics, you can get early access to NFL apparel just in time for draft day. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the latest updates on the draft happening in Pittsburgh.

Fanatics:

The 2026 NFL Draft begins this Thursday, 4/23 @ 8pm. This year’s draft will be taking place in Pittsburgh, PA. The Las Vegas Raiders own the #1 overall pick, and will be followed by the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans & New York Giants to round out the top

Featuring:

Heisman Trophy Winner & National Champion Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame), & Ty Simpson (Alabama). Ohio State has 4 players that could potentially go in the Top 10 – Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, & Sonny Styles.

Notably, 6 teams have multiple 1^st round picks in this draft – CLE, DAL, KC, MIA, NYJ, NYG. As such ATL, CIN, DEN, GB, IND, JAX currently do not have 1^st round picks, but trades happen and that could change.

• • Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m. ET
  • Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET
  • Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25, noon ET
  • Coverage on NFL Network, NFL+, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes

What is in store?

• The first night, Thursday 4/23, our assortment concentrates on Men’s team color jerseys. We just launched all 32 1st Round “DRAFT PICK #1” men’s team color jerseys this morning.
• Women’s, Kids, & (potentially) other Men’s colors as well as N&N tees will go live as time allows on Thursday night, or on Friday morning based on initial Draft Night sales. 

• Should Fernando Mendoza be the #1 pick, we will have an extended product assortment ready for him on draft night that will go live after he is selected. 

• Friday & Saturday Selections (Rounds 2-7): Additional products will be launched based on star power & sales potential. 

• There will be an assortment of collectibles focused on Fanatics athletes from Fanatics Authentic 

In closing, discover the exclusive link to find everything you need to make a statement tonight. Plus, support your favorite team and player while you shop. Happy shopping!

https://www.fanatics.com/nfl/nfl-draft-gear/o-2450+c-89829291+z-97787-151960168/2241990

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