The National Football League has officially announced changes to the upcoming NFL draft in April due to the coronavirus outbreak that is sweeping the nation.
The draft remains scheduled to take place April 23-25 in Las Vegas, however, all events will now be closed to the public.
Below is the official statement from NFL Communications.
“In consideration of current information related to COVID-19 and guidance from medical experts such as the CDC, and in coordination with public authorities in Nevada and the City of Las Vegas, the NFL will modify its plans for the 2020 NFL Draft, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced today.
The clubs’ selection of players will proceed as scheduled April 23-25. The NFL is exploring innovative options for how the process will be conducted and will provide that information as it becomes available. The selection process will be televised.
Public NFL Draft events in Las Vegas next month will not take place.”
