See the moment these athletes' dreams take off! The NFLDraft is LIVE tonight starting at 8e|5p on ABCNetwork and espn.
The NFL is teaming up with"GMA" sponsor Verizon, who sent some of the prospects, coaches and NFL staff phones that allow them to experience the life-changing draft moment virtually with its technology.
The annual sports event, which is being done virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, will aim to raise funds for those impacted most by COVID-19."Obviously, the NFL is all about giving back to the community. We've been there in hard times before and so this was an opportunity and a platform to take a moment in time when we know people will be watching to really do some good," Isaacson explained.
"We know, obviously, people are suffering right now. But we're looking forward to providing a little bit of a respite for our fans and a little bit of levity in such a dark time," Isaacson added. Isaacson also recognized the level of responsibility that the league feels it has to inspire hope in its viewers.Commissioner Roger Goodell says virtual NFL Draft will still include this fan-favorite tradition
"We want to be in the business of unifying and inspiring people. We know that sports brings people together, we know that football brings people together and we want to have a moment in time where can do that for our fans," she explained.The remote feeds setup at ESPN ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft."It's obviously been a tough go for everyone. A tough go for sports fans.
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