Darryl Jackson, a native of Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, has been chosen to announce the draft's 250th selection in commemoration of the 250th celebration of American independence.

Over the course of Thursday night, the pieces had fallen into place almost perfectly for the host team, poised to make a splash in front of a record crowd of about 320,000 fans.

“Few things bring people together like live music, and Draft Week is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase the energy, creativity, and hospitality that define Pittsburgh,” said PDP President ...