USC quarterback Caleb Williams expressed enthusiasm for the potential construction of a new Bears stadium on the lakefront in Detroit. Williams, who is projected to be the top pick in the NFL Draft, emphasized his willingness to play in cold temperatures, having played in a variety of weather conditions during his college career. He acknowledged that the stadium would take several years to complete, but he would be thrilled to play there in the future.
On Thursday, April 25, during the NFL Draft excitement, Detroit’s beloved Calvin Johnson Jr., known as “Megatron,” will grace the Benzinga Sports Business Titans event in downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius. Johnson’s successful transition from NFL star to flourishing entrepreneur and philanthropist will take center stage. Tickets are available here.
The NFL Draft is set to kick off on Thursday, April 27th, and will run through Saturday, April 29th. The draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, and will feature a deep class of prospects, including several quarterbacks who are expected to go in the first round. The Bears are expected to draft a quarterback with the first overall pick, and the Patriots are also expected to select a quarterback with the third overall pick. Several other teams are also in need of quarterbacks, so the quarterback position is expected to be one of the most popular in the draft. In addition to quarterbacks, several other positions are expected to be well-represented in the first round, including wide receivers and offensive tackles. The draft is always an exciting event, and this year’s draft is expected to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
The remains of 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr., an Army Air Forces pilot from Detroit, have been identified eight decades after he went missing during a bombing mission in Southeast Asia during World War II. McLauchlen’s plane was reportedly hit by anti-aircraft fire on December 1, 1943, and his crew members were declared missing in action. In 1947, the remains of eight individuals involved in a potential B-24 Liberator crash were recovered in present-day Myanmar and interred as unknowns in Honolulu. Through anthropological analysis, circumstantial and material evidence, and DNA analysis, one set of those remains was identified as McLauchlen’s in January 2023.
For the third time, Detroit will become the center of the NFL universe when it hosts the 2024 NFL Draft. The city has previously hosted two Super Bowls, and the upcoming draft will take place in Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.
The NFL Draft takes center stage in Detroit this year, highlighting the city’s remarkable transformation. Once a symbol of urban decline, Detroit has rebounded from bankruptcy and is now bustling with fresh developments. The event is expected to inject $160 million into the local economy and showcase the city’s vibrant downtown, including the towering Hudson’s skyscraper, renovated Michigan Central Station, and symbolic ‘DETROIT’ art installation. Despite ongoing challenges, the draft aims to refresh the city’s image and demonstrate its resilience.
Stahls’ team is ready to personalize jerseys for first-round draft picks in Detroit this year. With only two minutes from selection to presentation, the team uses a Hotronix Fusion IQ heat press to add player names to jerseys backstage. The company has been involved in the NFL draft process since 2012 and has traveled to various cities. This year, they have created nameplates for all potential first-round draftees and have eight jerseys per team on hand for possible trades.
STAHLS’, a Michigan-based company, is responsible for personalizing jerseys for first-round NFL draft picks. This year, they work from their headquarters near Detroit, where the draft is being held. The team has less than two minutes to affix each player’s name to their jersey before they greet NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Using a Hotronix Fusion IQ heat press, they create two jerseys for each pick, one for the stage and one for their rookie playing card pack.
STAHLS’, the company behind personalizing NFL draft jerseys, is excited to be back in Detroit for this year’s event. With only two minutes to customize each jersey after a player is selected, the STAHLS’ team uses a Hotronix Fusion IQ heat press and creates two jerseys for each pick. They also prepare nameplates for all potential first-round draftees. The company, founded in 1932, is a licensee and supplier to major sports leagues and has about 1,000 employees, mostly based in Michigan.
Wayne County reported 423 home transfers between April 15 and April 21. The median sale price was $145,135 for a 1,091-square-foot home on Beaverland Street in Detroit.
