Home Sports The NFL draft is the light at the end of the tunnel for many. No wonder Pittsburgh is a fitting host

A timer counts down one day until the NFL football draft, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

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April 22, 2026

The NFL draft is the light at the end of the tunnel for many. No wonder Pittsburgh is a fitting host

By WILL GRAVES - AP National Writer

PITTSBURGH — The runway up to the NFL draft can feel endless for the young men who put themselves ...

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