The 2020 NFL Draft was all set to take place on the strip in Las Vegas. A way for the NFL to introduce themselves to the City of Sin. Then the coronavirus hit and the draft festivities were canceled and the draft was held virtually.
Just prior to the start of the virtual draft, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Las Vegas would be given another crack at hosting.
“I’m pleased to announce that Las Vegas will host the 2022 NFL Draft, where we look forward to holding an even bigger and better event than we could have ever imagined this year,” said Goodell, “Congratulations to Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Raiders’ organization and Raider Nation.”
With a year in between, the 2021 NFL Draft will be held in the City of Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns announced today the dates for the 2021 NFL Draft will be April 29 – May 1.
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