NFL Draft: Behind the Scenes
Attend Rocket Mortgage Hotel Suites for NFL Draft Events ||Courtesy of Rock Events Even before the dust settles After Detroit hosted the NFL Draft from April 25-27, the event was clearly a huge success. It broke the previous NFL draft record of 600,000 viewers, attracting more than 775,000 fans over three days. East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group LLC calculated the economic impact could exceed $160 million. This total includes spending both inside and outside the event, including hotel stays, restaurant and bar spending, and merchandise purchases. This result did not happen by chance. They are the result of years of hard work and planning. It all paid off, according to those involved. quarterback plan The Detroit Athletic Commission helped manage the bid that initially drew the NFL's attention. "One of the big reasons we approached the NFL about bringing this event to Detroit is the significant impact the draft will have on our community," said Marty Dobek, deputy director of…