Which NFL teams drafted the Navy players?

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Landon Robinson, and the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Eli Heidenreich.

Who are the Navy teammates drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Defensive tackle Landon Robinson and running back Eli Heidenreich were drafted from the United States Naval Academy.

When was the last time Navy had multiple teammates drafted?

The last time multiple Navy teammates were drafted was in 1956, when George Welsh and Ron Beagle were selected.

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Navy Midshipmen Make NFL Draft History

26 Apr

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Summary

Two Navy players drafted in seventh round of 2026 NFL Draft.
Robinson picked by Bengals, Heidenreich by Steelers.
They are the first Navy teammates drafted since 1956.

In a notable moment for the United States Naval Academy, defensive tackle Landon Robinson and running back Eli Heidenreich were selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Robinson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals at pick No. 226, a selection dedicated to the late Pat Tillman.

Following Robinson, his Navy teammate Eli Heidenreich, a Pittsburgh native, was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 230th overall pick. Both players had impactful careers for the Midshipmen, with Robinson earning Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and Heidenreich becoming the Naval Academy's all-time leader in receiving yards for a running back.

This dual selection is a historic achievement for Navy football, as Robinson and Heidenreich are the first pair of teammates from the academy to be drafted in the NFL since 1956, when George Welsh and Ron Beagle were selected.