Roger Goodell says 2020 NFL Draft will go on as scheduled in April

Well, it looks like the NFL Draft will not be delayed because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo to teams Thursday stating that the 2020 draft will go on as scheduled from April 23-25, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Goodell informed teams they “should be doing the necessary planning to conduct Draft operations in a location outside of your facility, with a limited number of people present, and with sufficient technology resources to....communicate with other clubs and Draft headquarters.” https://t.co/iHaf5d8eJn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2020

While all events in Las Vegas have been cancelled, teams are expected to prepare for some sort of online format and they'll likely conduct business from outside their facilities.

Although the draftees will be upset their big moment is rather unconventional, you have to think the NFL will try to do something special for them when the coronavirus concerns die down.

Considering the draft officially will go on as planned, here are the picks the New England Patriots have: