Lions News: Jared Goff to host NFL Draft-like ceremony to honor students

Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions quarterback, will host a Draft Day-style ceremony on July 26 to honor graduates of the FATE program, a four-year mentorship and career-development initiative run by the nonprofit Merit. The event will give students a red-carpet experience and let them announce their next educational and career steps in an NFL Draft-like setting, making them feel celebrated like professional athletes. Goff has been a longtime supporter of Merit, and graduates say the experience of being treated like celebrities means a lot to them.