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2026 NFL Draft April 23 - 25 at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
- By ScriptOhio
- Professional Football
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Pittsburgh to Host 2026 NFL Draft | NFL Football Operations
Pittsburgh to Host 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL announced that the 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, incorporating elements of the iconic Point State Park as well as Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.The announcement was made at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Nashville, following a review of Pittsburgh's bid proposal by the Fan Engagement & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership.
“The NFL Draft is one of the biggest, most-anticipated sporting events of the year, and we're thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPITTSBURGH for our 2026 event," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We have a unique opportunity to spotlight this wonderful community on a global stage, benefiting Pittsburgh's economy and entertaining football fans from all markets. We know this pride of Pennsylvania will shine bright in 2026."
Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a slate of Draft activities including a variety of community events, Concert Series and NFL Draft Experience – the NFL's ultimate fan festival. Draft Experience will be free for fans, inviting them to participate in immersive exhibits and games, take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, enjoy the youth-focused Play 60 Zone, shop exclusive merchandise at NFL Shop presented by Visa, and score autographs from current NFL players and Legends.
“We are excited that the City of Pittsburgh has been selected to host the 2026 NFL Draft," said Art Rooney II, Pittsburgh Steelers President. “This will be an amazing event that will highlight everything the region has to offer on a national and international level. I truly appreciate the work that has been done by VisitPITTSBURGH, the NFL, local and state officials and internally within our organization to accomplish our goal of being selected to host the NFL Draft. We look forward to football fans from across the country coming to enjoy our city's culture while also showcasing our rich football history and tradition in the region."
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OSU Men's Basketball Recruiting/Projections/General Discussions
- By brodybuck21
- Basketball Recruiting
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(pretty please)Smith & Thompson?!?
Are we putting the band back together?!
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Game Thread UCLA at #1 tOSU, Sat. Nov. 15th, 7:30 pm ET, NBC
- By ScriptOhio
- 2025 Football Season Capsule
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Lightning Round: Ryan Day Says the Buckeyes Need to Avoid Distractions, Eliminate Noise to Become First Ohio State Team to Win Back-to-Back National Titles
Ryan Day said the Buckeyes need to avoid distractions, eliminate noise and "focus on what matters" to become the first Ohio State team ever to win back-to-back national titles.
Lightning Round: Ryan Day Says the Buckeyes Need to Avoid Distractions, Eliminate Noise to Become First Ohio State Team to Win Back-to-Back National Titles
The Ohio State head coach also discussed Lincoln Kienholz, Bo Jackson, Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Julian Sayin in his nine-minute press conference. We've included a bullet-point recap of the session below.- Day said Ohio State tried to get Lincoln Kienholz in for some pass attempts at the end of the Purdue game. Day said the Buckeyes are doing everything they can to keep Kienholz ready to play in games.
- Day said the coaches saw what Bo Jackson could do during spring practices and preseason camp. “We felt really good about him.” Day said Jackson’s athleticism stands out to him. “It’s been good to see him grow each week, get stronger each week.”
- Day said Ohio State is excited to play under the lights against UCLA. “Yeah, anytime it’s a night game, it’s exciting. I think we have some good recruits in, which is great. Should have a great crowd. … Certainly looking forward to it.”
- On Jermaine Mathews Jr.: “If you don’t notice him, just listen for a little while on the field, you’ll hear him. … He’s a competitor. He’s playing well. … He’s playing good football.”
- Day said Julian Sayin’s family provides a great support system around him. Day said Sayin will need to lean on his family and teammates down the stretch. “I’ve seen him be consistent. I think he shows that same demeanor you see on the field off the field. … Excited to see him now finish off the season the right way and stay focused.”
- Day said Ohio State's tight end room has good depth. He said the Buckeyes could explore using CJ Donaldson as a lead blocker for the team's running backs rather than Nate Roberts or another tight end. “We’re pretty healthy in the tight end room in terms of depth. … It’s good to have versatile guys like that who are big and strong.”
- Day said Ohio State needs to avoid distractions and eliminate noise down the stretch. “The thing we got to understand, players, coaches, everybody, how exact, how on point we have to be. That’s every week. The teams that we’re playing now and the teams that we’re playing in the future, we got to be good. … It’s gonna take everything we got to get there. … We’ve done nothing. … None of that has anything to do with moving forward.”
- Day said Ohio State wants to be the "first team ever to be back-to-back" at Ohio State. To do that, Day said, the Buckeyes have to “focus on what matters.”
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QB1 Will Howard (National Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Alumni
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Jon Gruden Says Steelers Rookie QB is a Steal
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard is on the team's 53-man roster after being activated from the reserve/injured list, and while there's essenti
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Jon Gruden Says Steelers Rookie QB is a Steal
Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden is a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie signal caller.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard is on the team's 53-man roster after being activated from the reserve/injured list, and while there's essentially zero expectations for him this season, former NFL head coach Jon Gruden is bullish on what his future in the league holds.
"I love Will Howard. I'm thankful that he is up. I'm shocked that he's gonna be on the bench much longer," Gruden said on 93.7 The Fan, per Steelers Depot's Josh Carney. "I just think he has everything that you'e looking for. We won a Super Bowl with Brad Johnson. He's got that prototype size I like. He's 6-4, he's 225, 230. He's built like a horse. I mean, he's a big guy [who] can run the ball. You can run the quarterback power plays and all these quarterback draws that everybody likes to run.
"He can keep it on the zone read. He's an accurate passer."
"He's a winner, man. This guy's a winner. He won big at Kansas State, they won the Big 12. He won the national title. He was the wow factor," Gruden said. "He's got a photographic memory. He's a great communicator. I'll be shocked if he's not one hell of an NFL quarterback, and I told a couple of my friends in Pittsburgh, I told [general manager] Omar Khan, 'I can't believe you got him in [the] sixth round."
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OSU Men's Basketball Recruiting/Projections/General Discussions
- Basketball Recruiting
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Smith & Thompson?!?
Are we putting the band back together?!
Are we putting the band back together?!
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Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 19 Straight B1G Titles)
- By ScriptOhio
- Other OSU and Professional Sports
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