The event inside the Garden Theater in Midtown Detroit was filled with fans and members of the media, and hosted by sports journalist and Detroit native Jemele Hill. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Before downtown was picked as the epicenter for the NFL Draft, city landmarks including Michigan Central Station, Belle Isle and the riverfront were under consideration. Inside the room: Commissioner Roger Goodell,
Verizon is boosting service connectivity for the NFL draft as the downtown Detroit event is expected to garner 300,000 visitors, a prediction Mayor Mike Duggan made earlier this month. Verizon spent about $25 million in connectivity service upgrades in Detroit over the last year,
Aspiring professional football players will converge in Detroit over the next three days where they hope a lifelong dream is realized. The NFL draft is here, with the first round taking place Thursday night.
Downtown Detroit's restaurants, bars and coffee shops have been gearing up for the NFL draft, preparing to accommodate tens of thousands of hungry football fans expected to roam the various host sites April 25-27.
The NFL draft theater is constructed, the road closures are in place and events are scheduled. But where will all the action be held? We constructed a handy map for you to use, whether you're navigating where to park or how to take public transit to the draft experience.
If you're used to slipping downtown for a game and finding street parking near the venue, you'll need a different approach if you're coming to NFL draft events this week. Parking spots will be at a premium anywhere near the draft footprint,
An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a
Many local officials are in Detroit this week to get a firsthand look at the ins and outs of hosting an NFL draft. Green Bay will host the NFL draft next April. Local officials told Local 5 News that about 250,
What took years of planning and months of construction is nearly ready to be unveiled to the city and the world as the widely-anticipated event prepares to launch in just days.