Jets Announce Draft Events & Party

Here is a press release from the New York Jets about NFL Draft parties. Please note the Thursday night event at Metlife typically ends after the Jets make their selection.

March 22, 2016 – The New York Jets will celebrate 2016 Draft Week with two events, one for Season Ticket Holders on Thursday, April 28 at MetLife Stadium and one open to all fans on Saturday, April 30 at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.   In addition, the team will have in-depth, insider coverage on the team’s website, newyorkjets.com, all week long.

The Jets will offer fans inside access to the players and team facilities as part of this year’s Draft sponsored by Daily News, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pepsi, SAP/EMC, Toyota, and Verizon.

Visit newyorkjets.com/draft for comprehensive coverage before, during, and after the 2016 NFL Draft. The first round of the Draft begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 28. Rounds 2-3 will be held on April 29, and Rounds 4-7 on April 30.

Season Ticket Holder Draft Party on Thursday, April 28 at MetLife Stadium

For the third consecutive year, the team will host a Draft Party exclusively for Season Ticket Holders at MetLife Stadium on the first night of the Draft, Thursday, April 28. The night will begin at 6:00 p.m. for Jets Rewards members who redeem the opportunity to have a private meet-and-greet with Jets players and visit the locker room before others arrive. The event will officially kick off at 7:00 p.m. as Season Ticket Holders enjoy Jets Fest, view a live Q&A with Jets players, collect autographs from Jets players, interact with Jets Experience, and take tours of the locker room.  Then, beginning at 8:00 p.m., fans can watch the first round of the Draft live on the in-stadium videoboards. Season Ticket Holders will enter through the SAP gate. The autograph session will end promptly at 8:00 p.m. Admission to the Draft Party at MetLife Stadium is free for Season Ticket Holders only. Once a Season Ticket Holder RSVP’s, tickets will be loaded onto their Jets Rewards card(s). They will also have the option to download a ticket at My Jets Account as tickets are required for entrance. Check newyorkjets.com and @nyjets on Twitter for updates on players scheduled to appear.

Jets Family Fun Day Open to the Public on Saturday, April 30 at the AHJTC

On Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. the team will welcome all fans to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ, for Jets Draft Family Fun Day. Jets fans and families can watch the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft, meet Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders, and have the opportunity to get player autographs and tour the locker room. Kids can enjoy free face painting, Jets Experience, Jets Fest, and Gen Jets Kids Zone presented by Chase, an outdoor activity area. Plus, Gen Jets Kids club members can participate in an exclusive football clinic run by players. This year the team’s selections on Day Three will be announced live from the Atlantic Jets Training Center, and one selection will even be made by a Season Ticket Holder who uses his or her Jets Rewards Points to secure this unique experience. Admission and parking are free and open to the public but registration is required at newyorkjets.com/draft.

Jets fans will receive a free Draft giveaway, while supplies last.

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