The NFL Draft may be coming to Denver

There’s good news for draft fans in Denver.

The NFL informed the Broncos on Thursday that Denver is one of five finalists to host the NFL Draft in either 2019 or 2020. The host cities for both drafts will likely be announced during the NFL’s Spring League Meeting that takes place from May 21-23. Cleveland-Canton, Kansas City, Las Vegas and Nashville are the other finalists.

In recent years, the Broncos and the City of Denver have pushed for more NFL events to come to town, including the draft and the Super Bowl.

“It’s a competitive process, and we’re excited to move one step closer to bringing the NFL Draft to Denver,” Broncos’ President and CEO Joe Ellis said. “Working alongside VISIT DENVER and the Denver Sports Commission, we’re confident that Denver would be a tremendous host to showcase the draft and the NFL in a great football environment.”

Matthew Payne, the executive director of the Denver Sports Commission, said that the organization is pleased to hear there is potential for an NFL Draft in Denver.

“As one of America’s best sports cities, we are optimistic that Denver can make a great case for hosting this marquis event,” he said.

The draft had been held in New York City since the NFL merger, until 2015 when it moved to Chicago. Dallas will host the NFL Draft this April, after two years in The Windy City.