The college football regular season has come to an end, which means most 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls have started opting out of their respective bowl games and preparing for the draft.
Underclassmen must declare for the draft by Jan. 5 if they intend to forego their remaining eligibility. Underclassmen participating in the College Football Playoff have until Jan. 23 to declare.
Here’s a running list of underclassmen to announce their intentions to forgo their remaining eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft:
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Arizona State
- RB Raleek Brown
- WR Jordyn Tyson
- CB Keith Abney II
Auburn
- EDGE Keldric Faulk
Boise State
- OT Kage Casey
Clemson
- DT Peter Woods
- EDGE T.J. Parker
- CB Avieon Terrell
- WR Antonio Williams
Duke
- OL Brian Parker II
Florida
- DT Caleb Banks, Florida
LSU
- WR Aaron Anderson II
Michigan State
- P Ryan Eckley
Nebraska
- RB Emmett Johnson
Notre Dame
- RB Jeremiyah Love
- RB Jadarian Price
- OL Aamil Wagner
Penn State
- OL Olaivavega Ioane
Pittsburgh
- LB Kyle Louis
South Carolina
- CB Brandon Cisse
- S Jalon Kilgore
Tennessee
- WR Chris Brazzell II
- CB Jermod McCoy
- LB Arion Carter
- CB Colton Hood
Texas
- LB Anthony Hill Jr.
- CB Malik Muhammed
USC
- WR Makai Lemon
- WR Ja’Kobi Lane
- S Kamari Ramsey
Utah
- OT Caleb Lomu
Washington
- WR Denzel Boston
- RB Jonah Coleman
When is 2026 NFL Draft deadline for underclassmen?
Underclassmen must declare for the 2026 NFL Draft by Jan. 5 if they intend to forego their remaining eligibility. Underclassmen participating in the College Football Playoff have until Jan. 23 to declare for the NFL draft.
Players are eligible to enter the NFL draft after being removed from high school for at least three years and using up their remaining college eligibility. The NFL allows for underclassmen to declare early, pending league approval, however.
Underclassmen were recently allowed by the NFL to compete in college all-star games, which were typically reserved for players eligible for the NFL draft without special draft eligibility.
When is 2026 NFL Draft?
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on April 24, before Rounds 4-7 take place on April 25.
