2024 NFL Draft in Detroit Breaks Attendance Records
The city of Detroit hosted the 2024 NFL Draft, setting a new record with over 775,000 attendees, surpassing previous figures and showcasing the city's revitalization.
- Detroit's hosting of the 2024 NFL Draft set a new attendance record with more than 775,000 fans, breaking the previous record held by Nashville in 2019.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted the draft as a historic moment for Detroit, emphasizing the city's development and community spirit.
- Despite rainy conditions, families and fans turned out in large numbers, demonstrating strong community engagement and support for the event.
- The draft's success has prompted discussions about when the NFL might choose Detroit again, given the city's impressive execution and public-private collaboration.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised Detroit's staging of the draft, noting the teamwork involved and the potential for the city to host future large-scale events.