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NFL Draft: 5 better host cities than Philadelphia

By Jacob Yturri

Aug 18, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; The NFL logo on goalpost padding prior to the game between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; The NFL logo on goalpost padding prior to the game between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; General exterior view of NRG Stadium during a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans. NRG Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LI on Feb 5, 2017. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; General exterior view of NRG Stadium during a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans. NRG Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LI on Feb 5, 2017. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Houston, Texas

Houston would be a perfect choice as the hosting city of the NFL draft. It is a large metropolitan area that has proven it can house large crowds of people for a variety of events. Moreover, the NFL has already proven that it trusts the city to host events as Houston has hosted two super bowls, the most recent coming in 2004.

Unlike other cities on this list, Houston isn’t discussed very often when it comes to major sports. Houston is a big city, but it is not considered in the realm that New York and Los Angeles is in. However, by putting the NFL draft in Houston the NFL would have the opportunity to stick the NFL draft in the same city that the super bowl will be played in that year.

This upcoming season, the 51st Super Bowl will be played in Houston. Imagine the economic benefit that the city would experience by getting to host the NFL two biggest events of the season. Since the super bowl and draft are within months of each other, the league could save on costs by keeping most of the infrastructure and plans in place for having an event in the Houston area by reapplying them to the NFL draft.

Lastly, Houston just possesses that perfect blend of southern vibe. In Texas, football reigns as king. By having the draft in Texas, it would be a sign that the NFL knows its constituents and is willing to give back to its biggest and rowdiest fans.

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