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If the crowd indeed tops seven figures, it will set a record for the event. Two years ago, Detroit drew more than 750,000 people for the draft, Goodell said. Last month, Green Bay attracted more than 600,000 fans.
The Detroit Sports Commission estimated the 2024 draft had an economic impact of $213.6 million on the city. Last month’s first round was watched across TV and digital platforms by 13.6 million people, the second-highest total in history — behind only the 2020.
“The draft has become one of the great entertainment sports events,” Goodell said. “We can have a tremendous impact on this community, and it will not just be an event, it will show the world how far the nation’s capital has come and where it’s going.”
It’s the second time in a week that Goodell has participated in a major announcement for the district. Last week, he attended a news conference announcing the stadium deal between the team and the city for nearly $4 billion. That deal still must be approved by the D.C. Council.
The Washington Commanders considered taking Trey Amos with their first-round pick at No. 29 overall. When the physically imposing cornerback was somehow available at No. 61 late in the second round, Adam Peters wasn’t going to turn down a can’t-miss opportunity.
Amos adds a different dimension to the Commanders’ secondary. He’s tall, agile, physical, and everything in between. Teams rarely tested him over his final college campaign at Ole Miss, something that Rebels’ head coach Lane Kiffin believes hurt his stock considerably.
That worked in the Commanders’ favor. Amos has the tools needed to be a major asset on the boundary opposite Marshon Lattimore. This will also allow second-year pro Mike Sainristil to spend more time in the slot, which is where most believe his skills to be most effective.
There will be some rookie growing pains. Most first-year cornerbacks go through them aside from the truly elite, such as Sauce Gardner and Patrick Surtain II. But looking at the player’s credentials in press coverage, he could help immediately if everything goes according to plan this summer.
Amos jams receivers at the line of scrimmage superbly. He can get them off their routes and impose his physical will from start to finish. That will be more difficult versus high-level competition every week, but he’s more than capable of making his presence felt.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin believes the Commanders...
