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Rams to Host Historic 2025 NFL Draft at LAFD Air Operations Facility

The team honors first responders and wildfire victims with a unique draft location, $2 million in relief contributions, and planned tributes.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Los Angeles Rams take the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/File photo
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 13: Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay yells to a referee during the NFL Wild Card Playoff football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams on January 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
A view of the LAFD Air Operations location in Van Nuys.
Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts to a Davis Allen touchdown catch during the first half of their NFC wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Rams will conduct the 2025 NFL Draft from the LAFD Air Operations headquarters in Van Nuys, marking the first time an NFL team has hosted draft operations at a fire station.
  • This initiative follows January wildfires that killed 29 people, burned over 37,000 acres, and forced the Rams to relocate a playoff game.
  • The Rams have pledged nearly $2 million to wildfire recovery, including $1 million from the Kroenke Family Foundation to the LAFD Foundation.
  • Zillow is assisting in renovating the LAFD facility, transforming spaces for draft operations while keeping the station fully operational.
  • On April 25, the Rams will honor 150 first responders with a special “chalk talk” event featuring coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead.