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Colts select Allen, Haulcy in Pittsburgh draft finale

4/25/2026

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Colts Select

The 2026 NFL Draft ended on April 25 in Pittsburgh, with rounds aired on NFL Network, ESPN and streamed on NFL+ and ESPN+.
The event took place outside Acrisure Stadium, featured a fan festival at State Park, and saw Colts GM Chris Ballard make picks, selecting C.J. Allen (Georgia) and A.J. Haulcy (LSU).
Mock analysts named Jermod McCoy, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Kayden McDonald, Avieon Terrell and CJ Allen as five remaining prospects.

Summary

49ers Draft

The 49ers shifted from pick 27 to 33, cutting the rookie contract by $6 million, saving $1 million per year, and moving up 48 spots to pick 90.
The 49ers hold seven picks: round 2 picks 33 (via NYJ) and 58; round 3 pick 90 (via MIA); round 4 picks 127, 133, 139 (compensatory); round 5 pick 179.
The 49ers will make three selections on day two of the 2026 NFL Draft and four picks in the half of day three.

History

Historical Context

June 1966 the NFL and AFL announced a merger that created a 26-team league and a common draft in March 1967, ending the bidding war. The 1970 realignment placed all ten former AFL clubs with the Colts, Browns and Steelers in the AFC, cementing the draft’s role. In the 2026 Pittsburgh draft, the San Francisco 49ers moved from pick 27 to 33, saving $6 million, echoing those early strategic moves.

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Colts Select

The 2026 NFL Draft ended on April 25 in Pittsburgh, with rounds aired on NFL Network, ESPN and streamed on NFL+ and ESPN+.
The event took place outside Acrisure Stadium, featured a fan festival at State Park, and saw Colts GM Chris Ballard make picks, selecting C.J. Allen (Georgia) and A.J. Haulcy (LSU).
Mock analysts named Jermod McCoy, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Kayden McDonald, Avieon Terrell and CJ Allen as five remaining prospects.

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