Three top stars from WWE and AEW were on hand for Saturday’s 2026 NFL Draft, and had prominent roles in the day’s festivities. Former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, Raquel Rodriguez of WWE’s Judgment Day, and WWE’s Sheamus each announced fourth, fourth and sixth round picks, respectively, for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans.
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Strickland announced the Jaguars’ selection of Duke EDGE Wesley Williams at No. 119 overall, a pick Jacksonville traded up five spots with the Carolina Panthers to make. Williams logged 11 career sacks and 29 tackles for loss across four seasons at Duke. The Jaguars-AEW connection runs deep, with both outfits operated by Tony Khan, who recently launched an AEW x NFL Team Lucha Masks merchandise line earlier this year. Strickland made his appearance fresh off his March 25 Dynamite match against Kenny Omega.
Rodriguez announced the Houston Texans’ selection of Oklahoma offensive guard Febechi Nwaiwu with the No. 106 overall pick.
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Sheamus Reps the Titans From Dublin
Sheamus took part in the festivities from Dublin, Ireland, announcing the Tennessee Titans’ sixth round pick at No. 184 overall. The Titans selected Baylor defensive tackle Jackie Marshall.
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Wrestling Crossovers Run Through 2026 NFL Draft
This year’s NFL Draft has featured several wrestling crossover moments. Earlier in the week, Seth Rollins walked off the Good Morning Football set after host Kyle Brandt joked about bringing in Becky Lynch. Former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker, a Pittsburgh native, has been a regular attendee at the draft in her hometown. The 49ers also selected Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling in the second round at No. 33 overall, the nephew of WWE Hall of Famer Don “The Rock” Muraco.