Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the 2022 NFL Draft be held?
The 2022 NFL Draft will be held in Las Vegas. The NFL announced the decision after the coronavirus pandemic forced Las Vegas to lose its originally scheduled 2020 NFL Draft.
Why did Las Vegas lose the 2020 NFL Draft?
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdown forced the NFL to move the 2020 draft to a digital format, pulling it out of Las Vegas before it could serve as the Raiders' big coming-out party in their new city.
Why didn't the NFL just move the Las Vegas draft to 2021 instead of 2022?
The 2021 NFL Draft was already slated for Cleveland, and the league decided to keep that commitment, pushing Las Vegas back to 2022 instead.
How many fans was Las Vegas expected to host for the NFL Draft?
Las Vegas was ready to host more than 400,000 NFL fans during draft weekend, and much of the infrastructure for the event was already in place.
When was the official 2022 NFL Draft announcement expected to be made?
The exact timing of the official announcement was still up in the air, though many believed it would come during the Raiders' first of two first-round picks during the 2020 NFL Draft.