PITTSBURGH -- With the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh having reached its conclusion, Pitt football turns their eyes to both the upcoming season and 2027 NFL Draft cycle that will follow. With the 2026 draft only having one Pitt player go in Day 3 selection Kyle Louis, Pitt will likely look to improve on that in the coming season. Looking even further ahead, it seems possible that the Panthers could have three first round selections in the next two drafts, with one in 2026 and two in 2027. 1. Senior Linebacker Braylan Lovelace Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Guerby Lambert (76) blocks against Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images In an era of transfer portal madness, Lovelace is one of the few who have been consistent with their team, and is set to be the team's top linebacker option going into the 2026 season.…