Minneapolis is emerging as the leading candidate to host the 2028 NFL Draft, according to reports from ESPN's Kevin Seifert and Sports Business Journal's Ben Fischer. The draft is expected to take place at the U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings. While sources indicate that Minnesota is a clear favorite, they caution that nothing is finalized and the selection could change before the vote. The competition includes several other cities, with representatives from locations like Cincinnati and Washington attending the recent 2026 draft in Pittsburgh as part of the NFL's future host city program. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell mentioned the league's anticipation of returning to host the draft in Cleveland, although that would likely occur after the new stadium opens for the 2029 NFL season. Additionally, cities like Jacksonville and Carolina are also looking toward hosting future drafts as their stadium renovations complete in the coming years.