Detroit has been selected to host the 2024 NFL draft, the league and the Lions announced in a press release Monday.
A video featuring Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders was also released to commemorate the first time that Detroit will host the draft.
The official announcement was made at the annual league meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. on Monday. The event will be held at the area around Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Hart Plaza will serve as the event site for the draft itself.
“The Draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to the Motor City,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.