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NFL announces site for 2020 Draft
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The NFL is headed to Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the league announced it would be headed to Sin City for the 2020 NFL Draft. It will be the first time the city has hosted the event and the decision comes a year after the league allowed the Oakland Raiders to relocate to Las Vegas.
The Raiders will relocate to Las Vegas for the 2019 season.
“The NFL Draft is one of the most-anticipated events of the year and we are excited to take it to Las Vegas,” Goodell said in a statement. “We look forward to working with the Raiders, Las Vegas officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to create an unforgettable week-long celebration of football for our fans, the incoming prospects and partners.”
The 2019 NFL Draft will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 25-27. It will be the 84th time the draft has commenced.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB