we are taking a closer look at the women behind the nfl draft. part of a growing group of leaders helping open new doors in a sport once exclusively ruled by men. let's go back there to detroit and will. >> reporter: hey there, robin. the nfl draft is a huge logistical operation. there's 400,000 plus fans expected to be here. so much going on on that stage, on tv, all of it. the spotlight will be on the players tonight, but right now we're going to shine it on three women at the nfl who make all this possible. it's the day dreams come true for hopeful nfl prospects. >> carolina panthers select bryce young, quarterback, alabama. >> reporter: but long before the first pick is selected, an all-star team quarterbacked by women like senior director of events nikki yule make sure it all goes off without a fumble. >> our home team is the detroit lions. we know detroit is a vibrant city. has a deep history in turning out nfl player. we have been working on this for years. it's really about the gratification you see on fans, all ages. could be somebody th