The countdown to the 2026 NFL Draft has approached two weeks, and we now know who will be on the scene in Pittsburgh.
The NFL announced Thursday 16 prospects have accepted invitations to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, which will start on April 23 at 5 p.m. (PT), meaning they will be on site in the green room and get walk out on stage to receive their jersey from commissioner Roger Goodell.
In total, the split leans slightly to the defensive side of the ball as they have nine players confirmed to seven on offense. Ohio State is the school that will have the most attendees with five, followed by Alabama and Miami with two apiece.
Here are the full list of who is confirmed to attend:
| Player Confirmed to Attend | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | LB | Texas Tech |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | DE | Miami |
| Mansoor Delane | DB | LSU |
| Caleb Downs | DB | Ohio State |
| Keldric Faulk | DE | Auburn |
| Colton Hood | DB | Tennessee |
| Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| Francis Mauigoa | OL | Miami |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | Ohio State |
| Kadyn Proctor | T | Alabama |
| Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama |
| Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
The Chargers currently hold the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for the second consecutive season.
The Bolts have picked at No. 22 overall four other times in franchise history, most recently in 2025 when they selected running back Omarion Hampton.
The Chargers currently have five total picks, as they were not awarded any compensatory picks in 2026.
Here's a look at all five selections the Chargers currently have:
1st round (No. 22 overall)
2nd round (No. 55 overall)
3rd round (No. 86 overall)
4th round (No. 123 overall)
6th round (No. 204 overall)
