--- title: Promote Your Brand During 2022 Draft Season description: Check out our top 2022 draft prospects below and 5 marketing ideas on how to be involved. image: https://opensponsorship.com/hubfs/OpenSponsorship_logo-Apr-13-2022-04-35-59-79-PM.png --- [![OpenSponsorship_logo-3](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OpenSponsorship_logo-3.png?width=200&height=34&name=OpenSponsorship_logo-3.png "OpenSponsorship_logo-3")](https://opensponsorship.com/) [Case Studies](https://learnmore.opensponsorship.com/case-studies) [Create Free Account](https://opensponsorship.com/registration?type=brand&utm_source=Blog+header&utm_medium=Blog+header&utm_campaign=Blog+header&utm_id=Blog+header&utm_term=Blog+header&utm_content=Blog+header) # Promote Your Brand During 2022 Draft Season - [Home](https://opensponsorship.com/) - Blog Details ![](https://opensponsorship.com/hubfs/OpenSponsorship_logo-Apr-13-2022-04-35-59-79-PM.png) [Jayson](https://opensponsorship.com/blog/author/jayson-walla) April 13 2022 ![OpenSponsorship_logo-Apr-13-2022-04-35-59-79-PM](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OpenSponsorship_logo-Apr-13-2022-04-35-59-79-PM.png?width=892&name=OpenSponsorship_logo-Apr-13-2022-04-35-59-79-PM.png) Promote Your Brand During 2022 Draft Season  [**BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION**](https://opensponsorship.com/login?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc#utm_source=IA_hubspot) ![2021-nba-draft-group-shot](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021-nba-draft-group-shot.jpeg?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=488&name=2021-nba-draft-group-shot.jpeg)   Draft season is upon us! Now is your chance to partner with next generation's top talents before they make it BIG in their respective leagues. From having prospects use your product on draft day to being the first sponsor of a top draft pick for a [long-term ambassador deal](https://opensponsorship.com/campaigns/templates?id=5a6b94580d0cb5001a250570&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc), the possibilities are endless. Important dates to note for the 2022 Draft Season: - WNBA Draft wrapped up this week on April 11 with Kentucky standout [Rhyne Howard](https://opensponsorship.com/profiles/rhyne-howard?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) selected #1 overall.  - **NFL Draft** will take place on **April 28 - 30** in Las Vegas - LAST CHANCE to sponsor NFL prospects before getting drafted! - **NBA Draft** will take place on **June 23** in Brooklyn. - **NHL Draft** will take place on **July 7 - 8** in Montreal, Quebec - **MLB Draft** will take place on **July 17 - 19** in Los Angeles.  Don't miss the chance to work with top prospects and potential stars in this year's draft! Check out our top 2022 draft prospects below and 5 marketing ideas on how to be involved.  | ![9644c3b0-044b-11ec-87fa-eb4c5d3fa0bd](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9644c3b0-044b-11ec-87fa-eb4c5d3fa0bd.png?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=137&name=9644c3b0-044b-11ec-87fa-eb4c5d3fa0bd.png) | ![ce855ff0-dbab-11eb-a38b-a7ae93e987f2](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ce855ff0-dbab-11eb-a38b-a7ae93e987f2.png?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=138&name=ce855ff0-dbab-11eb-a38b-a7ae93e987f2.png) | ![Lexie_Hull_(cropped)](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lexie_Hull_(cropped).jpeg?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=144&name=Lexie_Hull_(cropped).jpeg) | ![tyty](https://opensponsorship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tyty.jpeg?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=137&name=tyty.jpeg) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Desmond Ridder](https://opensponsorship.com/profiles/desmond-ridder?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) | [Rhyne Howard](https://opensponsorship.com/profiles/rhyne-howard?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) | [Lexie Hull](https://opensponsorship.com/profiles/lexie-hull?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) | [Tyty Washington](https://opensponsorship.com/profiles/tyty-washington?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) | | Cincinnati QB  Starts at $1,000 | Atlanta Dream Starts at $1,000 | Indiana Fever Starts at $1,000 | Kentucky PG Starts at $1,000 | ## 5 Draft Season Campaign Ideas 1. Do an Instagram Live with the athlete and a lucky customer on Draft Day 2. Sponsor athletes through [your products or services](https://opensponsorship.com/campaigns/templates?id=5f0f712041c1597c597da3ff&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) to help prospects move into their new cities to generate buzz and PR 3. Have the athlete do a [TikTok video](https://opensponsorship.com/campaigns/templates?id=5f22ead18d209e7dbee2a59b&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) on how your product is part of their Draft Day routine, e.g. showing them wearing, eating, cooking with, drinking, training, grooming with your brand 4. Get in front of die hard fan-bases, who will follow the newest player on their team through more targeted [Regional Marketing campaigns](https://opensponsorship.com/campaigns/templates?id=5f3d994afeab4e2ae870ff82&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc). 5. Can't work with a draft pick, but still want to be involved? Partner with a recent rookie, an active or retired player or even an analyst to create content around this draft season! Check out our roster of [12,000+ athletes](https://opensponsorship.com/search/athlete?brandAffinityType=text&insightsType=text&limit=60&locationPercentage=5&page=1&searchType=keywords&socialInterestsType=text&sort=relevance&type=athletes&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) ## Find the rising star for your next campaign:  [BOOK A CALL](https://meetings.hubspot.com/jeffderuiter/os-group-calendar?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) for a free consultation with a brand specialist [**LOG IN**](https://opensponsorship.com/login?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lGj9hc3YgupALXLEWZrWZjWH4Sf3PGUdmYVngr6ZyMogdLl33TM4VJJ3hSkVHGAkxUPRc) | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- |     ![](https://opensponsorship.com/hubfs/Jayson%20Walla.png) #### [Jayson](https://opensponsorship.com/blog/author/jayson-walla) Jayson is a content marketer at OpenSponsorship. 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OpenSponsorship is an online marketplace and platform that connects athletes, teams, and influencers with brands and businesses for sponsorship opportunities. It was founded in 2014 and has since become one of the leading platforms in the sports sponsorship industry. How do I signup as a brand? Brands can signup for free here: https://opensponsorship.com/registration?type=brand How do I signup as an athlete? 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