While the players in the stacked class of the 2027 NFL Draft will have their names called in Washington, D.C., the best college football players in the country in 2028 could be walking onto a stage to greet NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in Minneapolis. Minnesota leaders and the Vikings have submitted a bid to host the 2028 draft, and according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the bid is "considered the favorite." Based on the NFL's past actions, the winning bid could be announced during the NFL owners' meetings in Orlando, Florida, May 19-20. On Thursday, the Vikings released a short video to show that the team officials, along with leaders at Minnesota Sports and Events (MNSE), were in Pittsburgh last week for the three-day NFL Draft. It's a major event. It really has an opportunity to unite people (and) build community. It has an economic impact, for sure, but it also has a brand impact on Minneapolis, on Minnesota," said Lester Bagley, executive vice president of public affairs for the Vikings.…