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Detroit wants to host an NFL draft. Why city is in holding pattern

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The NFL draft just folded up its tent in Nashville, Tenn., when the Music City became the fourth town in five years to host the league’s latest traveling football carnival.

Next up: Las Vegas in 2020.

So, will Detroit ever get to host an NFL draft?

For now, that remains unclear. The Lions and an organizing team from the city remain interested in bringing the NFL draft to Detroit.