Hall of Fame - 2018 NFL Draft Central
The 2018 NFL Draft is finally here. This week, starting Monday exclusively on the Pro Football Hall of Fame website and social media platforms, we will provide stories and coverage around the history of the NFL Draft.
During the week we will provide one on one interviews with Gold Jackets Mike Singletary and Dwight Stephenson, host NFL Legend Bernie Kosar and feature draft rankings from the one of the top outlets for draft analysis, NFL Draft Scout.
A historic first, the Hall will be live on ESPN and NFL Network on Day 3 of this year’s draft (Saturday, April 28th from Noon - 4pm) with every Cleveland Browns Draft pick. President and CEO David Baker will announce the Browns first pick of the fourth round live in the Hall of Fame Bronze Bust Gallery.
Also taking place at the Hall on Saturday will be appearances by current Cleveland Browns players Emmanuel Ogbah, David Njoku, and TJ Carrie who will be available to sign autographs and take photos from 12pm - 2pm. Browns fans wearing their team’s gear who visit the Hall of Fame starting Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29 will receive a $5 discount on admission to observe the NFL Draft.
Finally on Monday, Cleveland Browns Vice President of Player Personnel Alonzo Highsmith will be in Canton as the featured speaker at the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club. His appearance will be covered via Facebook Live on the Hall of Fame's account.
A full rundown of what will be taking place this week:
Monday, April 23:
- Was Browns Legend, Bernie Kosar almost a Minnesota Viking?
- NFLDraftScout.com latest updates
Tuesday, April 24:
- Interviews with current NFL players on their draft day experiences
- The Hidden Gems of past NFL Drafts
- NFLDraftScout.com latest updates
Wednesday, April 25:
- Gold Jackets Dwight Stephenson and Mike Singletary share their thoughts and memories surrounding the NFL Draft
- NFLDraftScout.com latest updates
Thursday, April 26:
- Gold Jackets Thurman Thomas and Morten Andersen talk with fans at the Pro Football Hall of Fame before Round 1 begins
- Live coverage from Arlington, TX at the NFL Draft
Friday, April 27:
- Live coverage from Arlington, TX at the NFL Draft
Saturday, April 28:
- The Hall of Fame reveals the Cleveland Browns Day 3 draft picks on ESPN and NFL Network, LIVE
- Live coverage from Arlington, TX at the NFL Draft
- Current Cleveland Browns players Emmanuel Ogbah, David Njoku, and TJ Carrie on-site at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sunday, April 29:
- Recap of the 2018 NFL Draft and a look ahead to the 2019 NFL Draft and the NFL Centennial
Monday, April 30:
- Facebook Live with Cleveland Browns Vice President of Player Personnel Alonzo Highsmith from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club
On the Clock: Team-by-team NFL Draft analysis
This one-stop shop for the “On the Clock” series takes an in-depth look at the team’s needs, offseason changes, potential best fit and the selections by NFLDraftScout.com’s experts.
Bernie Kosar Almost a Viking
Football fans know Bernie Kosar went on to have a successful career with the Cleveland Browns, but during the 1985 NFL Draft he almost became a Minnesota Viking.