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\"Obviously, the NFL is all about giving back to the community. We've been there in hard times before and so this was an opportunity and a platform to take a moment in time when we know people will be watching to really do some good,\" Isaacson explained. \"The Draft-A-Thon will celebrate the hard work of front-line workers, medical professionals, everybody on the frontlines of this pandemic, while also trying to raise a little bit of money.\"

Isaacson said that six charities will benefit from the funds raised.

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PHOTO: Roger Goodell sits in his basement ahead of the virtual 2020 NFL Draft.
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\"We know, obviously, people are suffering right now. But we're looking forward to providing a little bit of a respite for our fans and a little bit of levity in such a dark time,\" Isaacson added.

Isaacson also recognized the level of responsibility that the league feels it has to inspire hope in its viewers.

\"We want to be in the business of unifying and inspiring people. We know that sports brings people together, we know that football brings people together and we want to have a moment in time where can do that for our fans,\" she explained.

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PHOTO: The remote feeds setup at ESPN ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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\"It's obviously been a tough go for everyone. A tough go for sports fans. But we can do this draft in a completely safe remote way keeping in line with all the government and medical guidelines,\" Isaacson said. \"And so, we thought it was the best thing to go forward and bring these people entertainment, so to speak, to take a much-needed break from what everyone's dealing with.\"

Check out all the latest NFL Draft news on ESPN Draftcast here.

Coverage begins Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes and will be streaming live on NFL.com and social media platforms. Round one begins at 8 p.m. EST.

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