2018 NFL Draft generated record $125M in economic impact for Dallas area
The 2018 NFL Draft generated $125.2 million in economic impact for the Dallas area, according to the Dallas Sports Commission. It's the first time the draft has resulted in more than $100 million in economic impact for its host region.
For the first time, April's draft was held in an NFL stadium. The result was a three-day event attended by more than 200,000 fans.
The draft has become one of the league's marquee events, with franchises and cities lining up to play host.
"The draft in Dallas once again raised the bar for host cities for what has become one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year," NFL senior vice president of events and club business development Peter O'Reilly said.
The Tennessee Titans will host the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville.