The 2020 NFL draft will feel a bit odd being held completely online.
With the coronavirus sweeping across the United State and spreading like wildfire, this was truly the only option aside from postponing it well into the future. That said, three Buckeyes have committed to participating virtually. We don’t quite know what virtual participation means yet, but there will at least be a scarlet and gray hue to it.
Will they talk about their selection or will be a live stream be set up in their home to fans can see their reaction? Those are options, but little is known at this point and details are still emerging.
What we do know is that Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and J.K. Dobbins have all confirmed that they will be participating in whatever capacity they can. Here’s the full 58-player list according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The goal for the NFL is to have the desirable names like Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Chase Young and others to be active and engaging, giving fans an opportunity to see and hear them in real-time.
With potentially ten or more players drafted, the Buckeyes will have an active draft, but only the three mentioned above are confirmed to be available virtually for reaction and such.
The draft is currently slated for April 23 and will run through April 25.
Yes, it is technically real, live sports on television folks.
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