NFL Draft circus is coming to Cleveland and Kansas City. The NFL announced on Wednesday during the Spring League Meeting that Cleveland will host the draft in 2021 while Kansas City will be the location of 2023 draft. The host for 2022 NFL Draft is still to be named.
Cleveland and Kansas City were both in the running to host some of the previous drafts, but the league ended up choosing Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, and most recently Nashville. Denver was also one of the favorites to land the hosting gig for the upcoming drafts, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if 2022 NFL Draft lands in Mile High City.
According to the league’s announcement, draft in Cleveland will take place around “iconic downtown locations around FirstEnergy Stadium, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as on the shore of Lake Erie.”
“We are incredibly honored to be able to showcase the City of Cleveland and the passion of Browns fans through the unique international platform the NFL Draft provides,” – said Cleveland Browns owners’ Dee and Jimmy Haslam in a statement.
Kansas City will host the ceremony at “iconic area around Union Station and the National World War I Museum and Memorial.”
“Kansas City and Chiefs Kingdom are thrilled to have been selected by the NFL to host this prestigious event,” – said Kansas City Sports Commission Kathy Nelson president in a statement. “Hometown pride runs deep in the Midwest. We are excited to show the world our unparalleled passion for sports, especially our passion for professional football.”
The 2020 NFL Draft will be held in Las Vegas, presumably from April 23rd to April 25th.
