NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday that they will hold its 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas after this year’s draft was forced to be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“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.”
The Las Vegas Raiders have also confirmed the news:
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 24, 2020
The Raiders are set to open their new Las Vegas stadium and the draft was supposed to be a launch point for their relocation, but unfortunately, the pandemic forced the NFL to go with a virtual production instead.
“We’re thrilled the NFL has given us the opportunity to host the Draft in Las Vegas in 2022. While disappointed we were unable to bring this exciting event to life this year,” said Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “We plan to make the 87th annual NFL Draft an ONLY VEGAS experience football fans will never forget.”
The 2021 NFL Draft will be held in Cleveland.
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