NFL Football Operations

The @NFL International Player Pathway program seeks out talented athletes from around the world, creating avenues for them to access professional football. Two IPP alumni were selected in the 2026 @NFLDraft, and two more were signed shortly after, representing Nigeria, the United Kingdom/Ivory Coast, Japan, and Kenya. Learn more about the IPP: ops.nfl.com/4cYGChq

High school football is a key piece of the @NFL pathway. The 2026 @NFLDraft had 240 high schools represented among the 257 selected players. See the schools that had alumni selected: ops.nfl.com/3P51eN5

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “More good days, together”, is a reminder that the journey to building and maintaining positive mental health is a collective effort. The demands of professional football are unique, and the pressures faced require ongoing attention, resources, and care. Together, our organizations share a commitment to supporting the well-being of every member of the NFL community, working collaboratively to ensure they feel understood, connected and equipped with the resources needed to experience more good days. Find resources: mhanational.org/2026-mental-he… @playerstrust | @NFLPA | @yourPAF

I believe Seattle's Becca Erenbaum is the first data/analytics NFL staffer to make the official draft call to a club's pick. Pretty cool and good for Becca (and Seattle)

The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship provides opportunities for coaches from diverse backgrounds to gain experience in the @NFL. Applications are due June 12. Learn more: ops.nfl.com/WalshFellowship

The Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship opens doors for @NFL Legends interested in exploring careers in professional scouting. Applications are due by June 12. Learn more: ops.nfl.com/NWScoutF

That’s a wrap on a fun week in Pittsburgh! 💛

Girls flag football is now officially a sanctioned sport in Washington, D.C.! The sport will now get more support, an official playoff state championship, and more funding, space and resources dedicated to the game. Let them play! bit.ly/4mWigcI

The 25 finalists from the Tampa Bay @Buccaneers National Coaching Academy Class of 2026 will learn from some of the best in the sport during the month-long training program. x.com/Buccaneers/sta…

League offseason workout program dates, including rookie minicamps, have been announced. See each club's schedule: ops.nfl.com/4udrmEk

The @Ravens will fly south to Rio De Janeiro to face the @DallasCowboys for a huge Week 3 matchup! 🇧🇷 Até breve, Rio! ops.nfl.com/42zN6OV

On Thursday, @InspireChange brought together @NFL, @steelers, and local partners to address homelessness in the greater Pittsburgh area. Volunteers packed care kits in support of @PghMercy’s Operation Safety Net, and youth from the Homeless Children’s Education Fund attended a mentorship session. Local organizations like these are doing incredible work to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness. @pghfoodbank

For IPP alum Uar Bernard, the moment he learned that the @Eagles selected him with the 251st pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft was a dream come true. The Nigerian athlete was introduced to football by @NFL Legend @OsiUmenyiora in 2025, but that didn't stop Philadelphia from drafting him for his potential. bit.ly/4vOZAzz

Changing the game.

FOOTBALL TOWN 🙌

All 32 picks from Round 1  📈

Picks #33-100 coming your way! 2026 #NFLDraft – Tonight @ 7pm ET on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPlus

The Next Gen Stats analytics team used the NGS Draft Model to identify the five best value picks in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, powered by @awscloud. nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-…

That's right folks, we have more #NFL x #CMSAC draft content for you leading in to Day 2! Quang Nguyen (@qntkhvn) modeled draft pick tiers and created some sweet #dataviz! Many thanks to @StatsbyLopez @DataWithBliss & @KeeganAbdoo @MBandNFL again for #NFLIQ integration!

Legendary Hall of Famer @JeromeBettis36 took the stage with six Jerome Bettis Leadership Award winners and local youth football stars to announce the Steelers 2026 first-round pick 👏