Minnesota Bids for 2028 NFL Draft

0:00On March 25, Pittsburgh steps up next year to host the 2026 NFL Draft. Then in 2027, it heads to Washington, D.C., right on the National Mall by the U.S. Capitol. Now eyes are turning to the Midwest, where Minnesota just put in a bid for the 2028 event. The plan centers on U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, teaming up with the Vikings. Local sports leaders say the stadium makes a perfect hub for the massive fan fest. And organizers are pumped about the chance to spotlight Minnesota on a global stage. They pointed their success with Super Bowl 52 back in February of 2018, as proof they can handle the spotlight. Vikings leaders are all in, promising money, staff, and full effort. This bid would cap off every NSC North City hosting a draft. Chicago has done it several times to Troy takes it in 2024 and Green Bay in 2025. Buffalo is also in the mix for 2028, so the competition is on as the lead picks its spot.

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