Here's a list of players and former celebrities gearing up to announce this year's NFL Draft picks.
Who are the celebrity pickers at the 2026 NFL Draft: Jerome Bettis, Tony Dorsett among famous fans announcing selections originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Once the second day of the NFL Draft rolls around, so do the former players and celebrities, coming in to announce select draft picks.This season, the NFL has announced at least one player to come in and announce a pick for their current or former team. With the draft taking place in Pittsburgh, the Steelers have the biggest ensemble, with four celebs coming in to announce a pick.Among these famous faces are recent Hall of Famers like Calvin Johnson and Ronde Barber, and NFL players-turned-internet stars like Pat McAfee for the Colts.While there are almost certainly more celebrities who will show up to announce picks, there is a definitive list of people who will be on the stage.MORE 2026 NFL DRAFT:Complete 7-round mock draftTrade predictions for the first roundWhere will each quarterback go in 2026 draft?2026 NFL Draft celebrity pickersEach team will feature a celebrity guest, and here is who we know at this point.TeamGuest pickerDay 2 Picks49ersAndy Lee34, 65BearsJimbo Covert57, 60, 89BengalsKen Anderson41, 72BillsShane Conlan91BroncosT.J. Ward62BrownsPhil Dawson39, 70BuccaneersRonde Barber46, 77CardinalsJames Conner34, 65ChargersShawne Merriman55, 86ChiefsBill Maas40, 74ColtsPat McAfee47, 78CommandersMark Rypien71CowboysTony Dorsett, Drew Pearson92DolphinsDwight Stephenson43, 75, 87, 90, 94EaglesBrian Westbrook54, 68, 98FalconsMichael Turner48, 79GiantsOsi Umenyiora37JaguarsPaul Posluszny56, 81, 88, 100JetsCurtis Martin33, 44LionsCalvin Johnson50PackersJohn Kuhn52, 84PanthersJake Delhomme51, 83PatriotsDeion Branch63, 95RaidersMatt Millen36, 67RamsTavon Austin61, 93RavensMark Ingram45, 80SaintsMarques Colston42, 73SeahawksCliff Avril64, 96SteelersJerome Bettis, Joey Porter Sr, Joey Porter Jr, John Stallworth53, 76, 85, 99TexansBilly Miller38, 59, 69TitansJeffery Simmons35, 66VikingsBrian O'Neill49, 82, 97Other celebrities are slowly being announced, including WWE Superstar Sheamus, who will be virtually announcing a Tennessee Titans pick on Day 3 from Ireland.NFL DRAFT RANKINGS 2026:QBs | WRs | TEs | EDGE | RBsThere are often surprises along the way with celebrity guests as well, so fans will have to wait and see who might be making a surprise appearance for their team on Day 3.