NFL draft, Detroit
Downtown Detroit businesses within blocks of each other have vastly different NFL draft experiences
As hundreds of thousands of NFL fans converged on downtown Detroit for the draft this past weekend, local businesses had high expectations, anticipating that visitors would be looking for places to shop and eat while they were in town. Some businesses did see a big boost in sales. Others, though, said it was a disappointment.
Detroit police arrested 2 people in NFL Draft footprint over three days
More than 770,000 people came through downtown for the draft, and the Detroit Police Department said that over the three days in the draft footprint, there were two adult arrests and two juveniles detained for fighting.
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WXYZ Editorial: Take a bow, Detroit! Thank you for NFL Draft success
Detroit, stand up and take a bow. All eyes from around the country and globe were on the Motor City, and we came through with flying colors.
How 775,000 people moved into, within downtown during the NFL draft in Detroit
With a crowd count that more than doubled expectations, draft-goers had to take advantage of a variety of transportation methods available.
2024 NFL draft is done: Here are all the transformative things it left behind in Detroit
NFL draft in Detroit may have lasted only three days, the changes it made to the city will stay with Detroiters for years.
NFL Draft's economic impact in Detroit projected to be significant, experts say
NFL Draft in downtown Detroit concluded on Saturday, and city officials anticipate the economic impact to be significant.
NFL news: Detroit City Welcomes the Future, The 2024 NFL Draft Preview
Detroit, a city known for its rich sports history and resilient spirit, is hosting the event at Campus Meritus Park, marking a significant first for the city. This location choice continues the NFL’s recent tradition of rotating draft locations,
The clock is ticking for chance to bid on giant keepsakes from Detroit's epic draft party
During the NFL draft, the DCLEATED exhibit attracted people to sites in Detroit and the metro area. And now the exhibit ...
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Michigan high schooler on stage amid Detroit Lions first pick at NFL Draft recalls huge crowd
McGee was one of four female student-athletes who participates in the Michigan Girls High School Flag Football Pilot League recognized by the NFL at the draft on Thursday, April 25.
Detroit officials debrief on NFL Draft, say economic impact could exceed $150M-$175M
As the streets begin to reopen after Detroit's record-breaking, three-day NFL Draft, city officials are already looking ahead ...
Detroit Lions’ NFL draft haul puts the pressure on Aaron Glenn: Don't hold this team back
Brad Holmes committed his most serious NFL draft resources to helping the struggling defense, which means coordinator Aaron ...
Watch: Detroit Lions Podcast draft recap episode
The latest edition of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available to stream or download. This week's live episode, recorded on ...
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Detroit Lions Had NFL's Best Draft Based on Value
The Detroit Lions had the best draft in the entire National Football League based on the value of where players were ...
2024 NFL Draft: How Panthers, Texans and other teams helped QBs still on rookie-scale contracts
T here's a reason that NFL teams are almost always seeking their next star quarterback in the draft. Having a player at the ...
Detroit sees record hotel revenue for draft week
Detroit showed last week why so many cities want to host the NFL draft. The NFL said more than 775,000 people attended draft-related events in the city, and Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude ...