NFL Draft Prospects Continue To Decline To Attend The Event As Appearances Lose Luster ^55.3%

OutKick - By Dan Zaksheske - 4/13/2026, 8:30 PM

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Since the NFL decided to stop holding the draft in New York City, fewer and fewer prospects are choosing to attend the event in person. In 2015, the league started staging the NFL Draft in locations that are unlikely to ever host a Super Bowl due to their climates, like Cleveland, Kansas City and Green Bay. For the 2026 NFL Draft, the... more