PONTIAC, Mich. – Before the NFL draft rolls into town, organizers took the game on the road to give young fans around the city a chance to become football stars.
Despite their small stature, the young ones who flocked to the NFL draft “On the Clock Tour” at Pontiac High School lived out their football dreams in a unique setting.
“I’m pretty fast,” said 7-year-old Oryan Gibson. “I think I’ll be a quarterback or wide receiver.”
Gibson got to run drills just like a professional football player.
Visit Detroit, and the draft is taking the NFL event on the road.
“We bring the NFL Draft to the neighborhoods,” Visit Detroit’s Harriet Carter said. “So many people feel they’re not a part of these events, and we want them to know they are.”
Visit Detroit is going beyond what’s at the draft by providing opportunities with these events, including mentorship and sports opportunities at no cost.
For example, Sheriffpal.com was on site, letting parents know about the abundance of program options, especially with summer break approaching.
An entire footprint for the draft is being built around Campus Martius right now. Families will have many opportunities for activities for little ones during the draft weekend, which have no cost.
Be aware that if you have plans in and around Campus Martius over the next three to four weeks, there will be a lot of construction, which also means limited parking and road closures.
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