As we continue to deal with a global COVID-19 outbreak, plans for many major sporting events have been shifted.
The 2020 NFL Draft isn’t immune from the changes, either. Originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, it seems plans are changing.
Per Sam Farmer of the LA Times, the 2020 draft will be held in a studio setting instead of on the Vegas Strip:
The NFL is not commenting publicly about what’s in the works, but according to two individuals with knowledge of the discussions, the current plans call for some type of studio setting with cut-ins from the headquarters of the teams making the selection at a given time.
Farmer cited an NFL memo that has been going around:
In a memo to all league employees this past week and obtained by The Times, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote: “Planning for the Draft is a good example of how we need to think differently, embrace technology and collaborate. We will also use the Draft to help support fans and those people impacted in our communities.”
So, it seems the draft will still be held April 23-25, but the events in Vegas have been canceled. It’s going to be a weird year.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
