Will Charlotte, NC host the NFL Draft? #WakeUpCLT To Go

Charlotte, North Carolina, is already one of the biggest sports cities in the country. Now, the Queen City could take another big step as officials are in talks with the NFL about hosting the NFL Draft as early as 2026. On this episode of #WakeUpCLT To Go, Larry Sprinkle and Kia Murray discuss how Charlotte could host the huge event and what the NFL Draft would mean for Charlotte's economy. Charlotte officials have been getting aggressive in their pursuit of luring major sporting events to the Queen City, and could soon bring the NFL Draft to town. Danny Morrison, the CEO of the Charlotte Sports Foundation, said his organization went to this year's draft in Kansas City to get a feel for what it would take to host the massive event. More than 54 million people watched the three-day event on TV, plus 312,000 fans attended in person, according to the NFL. Morrison said those numbers would make a big impact on Charlotte. The CSF's annual report showed $42 million in revenue was a direct result of sporting events in the area last year. The soonest Charlotte could host the NFL Draft would be 2026. Next year's draft will be held in Detroit and the 2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Morrison emphasized that Charlotte's movement is simply exploratory at this stage but said there's plenty of support from city partners. #WakeUpCLT #NFL #NFLDraft READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/n...