![]() ![]() The NFL announced earlier in April that the broadcast will be “Draft-A-Thon.” “ABC will present its own distinctive, prime-time telecasts for rounds 1-3, in addition to simulcasting the ESPN and NFL Network telecast of rounds 4-7. “ESPN and NFL Network will combine to offer a singular presentation across both networks,” the league announced. They’ll be joined by NFL Network personalities too. On a conference call, NFL exec Peter O'Reilly says next month's draft will focus on good role modeling, with teams and in players' homes: No more than 10 people in every room, everyone 6+ feet apart, good hand hygiene, anyone with fever or upper respiratory illness staying away.- Tom Pelissero March 31, 2020Īccording to the NFL, 58 prospects - including presumptive top two picks Joe Burrow and Chase Young - are set to be involved in the production.Įxpect to hear ESPN’s Mel Kiper and Todd McShay debating the value of draft picks, even if they’re doing it from the comfort of their own homes instead of a desk surrounded by fans. Instead it’ll be Goodell announcing picks from his home and teams working together on video conferences. ![]() That will remain in place at least through draft weekend, forcing the NFL to get even creative about how it announces picks.Īll that means no “war room” with a giant conference room filled with scouts, coaches, and executives. On March 24, Goodell mandated that club facilities be closed to everyone with the exception of medical, security, and technological personnel. “Clubs have been advised to prepare to conduct the 2020 draft entirely outside of their facilities and in a fully virtual format, with club personnel in separate locations and able to communicate with one another and Draft headquarters by phone or internet.” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo issued April 6 that all club personnel will need to work separately during the draft. Instead, the NFL is set to hold a “fully virtual” draft with every general manager and coach operating from their own home. The 2020 NFL Draft will still happen April 23-25 and be televised in primetime, though. The 2020 NFL Draft was set to be held in Las Vegas, but there’s been a change of plans.ĭue to the coronavirus outbreak, the NFL is unable to hold the event in a public setting. ![]()
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