Gridiron Now · Jan 19, 2018
A record 106 underclassmen, including 27 from SEC, available in 2018 NFL draft
The NFL released the official list of early entrants for the 2018 NFL draft on Friday, and there are a record 106 players – including 27 from the SEC – who have been granted special early eligibility.
There were 95 underclassmen in the 2017 draft, 96 in 2016, 74 in 2015, 98 in 2014, 73 in 2013, 65 in 2012, 56 in 2011, 53 in 2010 and 46 in 2009.
The complete list is here.
Alabama (5)
DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
S Ronnie Harrison
DT Da’Ron Payne
WR Calvin Ridley
RB Bo Scarbrough
The skinny: Zero surprises, though Damien Harris staying was a mild surprise. Fitzpatrick, Payne and Ridley seem certain to go in the first round.
Auburn (4)
CB Carlton Davis
OLB Jeff Holland
RB Kerryon Johnson
RB Kamryn Pettway