Royal Oak Tribune

VP reaches out to prospects about draft participat­ion

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NFL vice president Troy Vincent has sent a letter to several prospects inviting them to participat­e “live” in the NFL draft in three weeks.

The Associated Press on Tuesday obtained the letter sent by the league’s football operations chief to prospectiv­e early selections in the draft, which will be held remotely on April 23-25 due to the coronaviru­s pandemic.

“We hope that you will start your NFL journey

with us as part of the NFL family,” Vincent wrote. “At this time, we are working on the plan for draft. As you can imagine, it is a bit of a moving target with all that is going on.

“We are contemplat­ing several options that we will be communicat­ing to you once details are confirmed. We want to ensure that you and your family stay safe while we develop the best way to give you a great experience and highlight your accomplish­ments as you are drafted into the NFL.”

Vincent asked the players not to publicize the invitation.

In recent drafts, firstround selections were announced by Commission­er Roger Goodell. Then followed hugs involving players and Goodell — some of them comical — and photo sessions with the players wearing team ball caps or even showing off team jerseys. Often their families and friends would get involved in the celebratio­ns.

This year, with all public events at the planned site of Las Vegas canceled and the draft set to proceed remotely, players will likely be at their homes when their names are called.

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