American Conference/ Ben Solomon

Four American Players Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

04.25.26

IRVING, Texas – The American Conference saw four student-athletes hear their names called during the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
Leading the way was Travis Burke, an offensive tackle from Memphis, who was selected in the fourth round with the 117th overall pick by the Los Angeles Chargers.
 
Three additional selections came in the seventh round, including a pair of Navy teammates. Anthony Smith, a wide receiver from East Carolina, was taken with the 218th overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys.
 
Landon Robinson of Navy followed shortly after, going 226th overall to the Cincinnati Bengals, while fellow Navy standout Eli Heidenreich was selected 230th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
American Conference Players Chosen in the 2026 NFL Draft
Round Overall Player Pos School NFL Team
4 117 Travis Burke OT Memphis LA Chargers
7 218 Anthony Smith WR East Carolina Dallas
7 226 Landon Robinson OT Navy Cincinnati
7 230 Eli Heidenreich RB Navy Pittsburgh