The national anthem was sung prior to the start of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which surprised some viewers.
Yes, the national anthem has been sung at the NFL Draft before
It’s just not as memorable.
Devon Gilfillian filled Jerry World with notes from the Star Spangled Banner, after a moment of silence was held for two Dallas police officers who were fatally shot Tuesday, and former First Lady Barbara Bush:
The draft has grown over the past few years, being held in cities like Chicago and Philadelphia as opposed to New York. There’s various people calling late round picks, walk up music, and more.
It’s been done in recent years, though it’s not as memorable as a Super Bowl national anthem.
The NFL Draft first left New York in its modern form in 2015, when it was held in Chicago.
- 2017: Chloe x Halle sing the national anthem prior to the start of the draft
- 2015 & 2016: The U.S. Army Field Band sings the national anthem in Chicago.
The national anthem finalists to host in 2019 and 2020 include Cleveland/Canton, Kansas City, Tennessee, Denver and Las Vegas. The actual hosts will be announced at the Spring League Meeting in May.
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