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.
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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
Auburn
Boise State
Clemson
Duke
Florida
LSU
Michigan State
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Penn State
Pittsburgh
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
USC
Utah
Washington
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.
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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.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 NFL Draft underclassmen to declare list
