With Trump's announcement, the 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington D.C.
Washington's Grand Stage: President Trump Announces 2027 NFL Draft on the National Mall
Got your attention? That's right, sports fans, you heard it straight from the President's mouth - the 2027 NFL draft is heading to Washington, D.C.! Trump made the excitement-stirring announcement from the Oval Office, flanked by the city's Mayor Muriel Bowser, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris.
"The draft is a celebration of one of our country's most cherished cultural institutions, and the annual highlight for football fans everywhere," Trump declared. "Everyone in the world is going to be watching." The three shared a few brief words, with Bowser hyping up the city's ability to welcome business with the NFL draft in town.
Previously, NBC News had reported the announcement was on the horizon, with Axios being the first to break the news. The NFL, as expected, held their tongue on the matter. But, let's dive a bit deeper into the history of this prestigious event.
Originally held in New York City from 1965 to 2014, the NFL draft has since taken some time off from its Times Square throne, rotating to different host cities. Over 600,000 visitors gathered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, last month for the three-dayevent, demonstrating the event's enduring appeal.
The draft is an annual tradition where college football's top talent gets selected by individual NFL teams. To qualify, players must have spent a minimum of three years out of high school.
As we gear up for 2027, it's worth noting that Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and Mayor Muriel Bowser publicly announced plans to return to the nation's capital and construct a new stadium after 27 years in Maryland. The president praised the plans, claiming the proposed site "is the best anywhere in the world."
Trump, who once aspired to own an NFL franchise but fell short, expressed his frustration on social media regarding the NFL owners' decision not to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the first round.
"What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He's also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness. He should be 'picked' IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!"
Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, ultimately ended up getting picked by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, despite being expected to be a top pick. The saga of the NFL's annual talent grab continues, with Washington now poised to host the circus. Let's hope the Mayor's predictions on filling hotel rooms and restaurants come true!
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"Let's face it, playing football's all fun and games," Trump added, "but who's really winning? The city, the businesses, the fans, and the exciting personalities that the draft brings to the fore! We're bringing in the best, and I promise, this event is going to be epic!"
"The upcoming 2027 NFL draft, a celebration of American football, will take place in Washington, D.C., as announced by President Trump. The grand event is expected to attract a world-wide audience, following in the footsteps of college football's top talent who will be selected by NFL teams, just as the City prepares for a potential return of a new stadium in the capital."
