The NFL has continued to undergo major changes this offseason with several rule changes to the game. It has been one of the constants that the NFL has gone through each year making adjustments in several regards.

However, one of the most staples that the league has kept is the commissioner announces the selections in the first round of the draft. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, that appears it will remain the same at least through this year with Roger Goodell at the helm.

Per the league office, Roger Goodell will continue to stride to and from the podium, calling out the names of each of the players taken in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, April 26 in Arlington, Texas. He’ll adhere to the ritual despite concerns among some within the league’s power structure that it’s not good for The Shield when Goodell feels like he should be hiding behind one in such a public setting.

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Although this is remaining the same, the NFL is set to televise the first two night on Fox, NFL Network, and ESPN. The 2018 NFL Draft will also be held at A&T Stadium for the first time, which should draw a large crowd for the event.

The chance to shake the commissioner's hand after being announced as a selection is a major part of the experience for the incoming talent. It creates an even memorable moment for the players to give them a formal welcome to the NFL with a chance to shake Goodell's hand on draft night as a first-round pick.

At the same time, it also gives fans a unique opportunity to give their two cents with their fair share of boos or cheers thrown toward the commissioner's way. All in all, it is a part of the entire draft experience that likely will remain in place even after Goodell's departure.