List of 2012 NFL draft early entrants explained
This list of 2012 NFL draft early entrants consists of college football players who were juniors or redshirt sophomores and were declared eligible to be selected in the 2012 NFL draft. A college football player who completed high school at least three years prior can renounce his remaining NCAA eligibility and enter the draft. Players who met these requirements had until January 15, 2012, to declare their intention to forgo their remaining collegiate eligibility.[1]
A total of 65 underclassmen were granted eligibility for the 2012 draft, eclipsing the previous record from 2011 of 56.[2] In addition to these underclassmen, at least three players who were considered seniors opted not to pursue an additional season of college eligibility for which they may have been eligible.[3] [4]
Complete list of players
The following players were granted special eligibility to enter the 2012 draft:[5]
- Notes
This player is a third-year sophomore.[3]
This player in not technically an underclassman, but he has opted to forego an additional season of college eligibility.[3]
Number of players granted special eligibility by year
Undergraduates admitted to the NFL draft each year:
External links
Notes and References
- News: Smith . Michael David . Vontaze Burfict, Fletcher Cox among NFL draft entries . January 4, 2012 . . January 3, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120104065449/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/03/vontaze-burfict-fletcher-cox-among-nfl-draft-entries/ . January 4, 2012 . live .
- News: Kirk . Jason . NFL Draft 2012: Full Early Entrants List Released, Featuring 65 Players . January 20, 2012 . . January 19, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130730192742/http://www.sbnation.com/2012-nfl-draft/2012/1/19/2718671/nfl-draft-2012-early-entrants-list-final-official . July 30, 2013 . live .
- News: Official underclassmen declaration list . January 20, 2012 . . January 19, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122123703/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/19/official-underclassmen-declaration-list . January 22, 2012 . live .
- News: Taylor, John . From prison to the draft: leading rusher leaving NMSU for NFL . NBC Sports . January 20, 2012 . January 20, 2012.
- News: 65 Players Granted Special Eligibility for 2012 NFL Draft . January 20, 2012 . . January 19, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120123234454/http://nflcommunications.com/2012/01/19/65-players-granted-special-eligibility-for-2012-nfl-draft/ . January 23, 2012 . live .
- News: Blackmon: 'Time to go,' apply for entry into 2012 NFL Draft . . December 7, 2011 . May 1, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120107194222/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d824d847a/article/blackmon-time-to-go-apply-for-entry-into-2012-nfl-draft . January 7, 2012 . live.
- News: Taylor, John . Update: LSU’s Claiborne, Brockers leaving early for the NFL . NBC Sports . January 12, 2012 . January 12, 2012.
- Web site: Vontaze Burfict enters NFL draft . ESPN . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Orson Charles leaving UGA for the NFL . NBC Sports . January 11, 2012 . January 11, 2012.
- News: People familiar with decision: LSU CB Morris Claiborne will leave for NFL. https://web.archive.org/web/20190121232419/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/people-familiar-with-decision-lsu-cb-morris-claiborne-will-leave-for-nfl/2012/01/12/gIQAKFkatP_story.html. dead. January 21, 2019. January 12, 2012. Washington Post. January 12, 2012.
- News: Mississippi State Defensive Tackle Declares for N.F.L. Draft . The New York Times . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- News: Kercheval, Ben . Pair of Stanford linemen also declaring for the draft . NBC Sports . January 4, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- Web site: Harper . Derek . 'Canes WR Streeter takes leap of NFL faith . CBS Sports . December 5, 2011 . December 6, 2011.
- News: Taylor, John . Gilmore to join teammate Jeffery in NFL draft . NBC Sports . January 9, 2012 . January 9, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Georgia Tech loses WR Stephen Hill to the NFL . NBC Sports . January 5, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Aztecs lose Ronnie Hillman to NFL . NBC Sports . January 4, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Hosley leaving Hokies early to make draft leap . NBC Sports . January 4, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- Web site: LaMichael James will declare for draft . ESPN . December 14, 2011 . December 14, 2011.
- News: Taylor, John . Alshon Jeffrey confirms the expected jump to NFL . NBC Sports . January 5, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Syracuse DE Chandler Jones latest to make NFL leap . NBC Sports . December 30, 2011 . January 6, 2012.
- Web site: Matt Kalil to enter draft . ESPN . December 15, 2011 . December 16, 2011.
- News: Alabama's Trent Richardson and Dre Kirkpatrick to enter NFL draft. January 12, 2012. USA Today. January 12, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Kuechly bolts BC for the NFL draft . NBC Sports . January 6, 2012 . January 6, 2012.
- Web site: Stanford's Andrew Luck confirms plan to enter NFL Draft . USA Today . USAToday . December 6, 2011 . December 19, 2011.
- News: Taylor, John . NCSU’s Manning bolting for NFL as well . NBC Sports . January 3, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- Web site: Jonathan Martin to enter NFL draft . ESPN . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Ole Miss’ Massie makes move to the NFL . NBC Sports . January 7, 2012 . January 7, 2012.
- Web site: Illinois' Whitney Mercilus to enter draft . ESPN . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- Web site: Dinich . Heather . Lamar Miller to enter draft . ESPN . December 12, 2011 . December 12, 2011.
- News: Kercheval, Ben . It’s official: Brock Osweiler declares for the NFL . NBC Sports . January 6, 2012 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Turning the Page: Toledo WR headed to the draft . NBC Sports . January 12, 2012 . January 12, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . USC’s Nick Perry makes early NFL leap official . NBC Sports . December 18, 2011 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Temple’s Bernard Pierce taking his game to the NFL, too . NBC Sports . January 6, 2012 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Memphis defensive tackle off to the NFL . NBC Sports . December 23, 2011 . January 6, 2012.
- Web site: Taylor, John . LSU reportedly loses Rueben Randle to NFL, too . NBC Sports . January 12, 2012 . January 12, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Riley Reiff leaving Iowa early for the draft . NBC Sports . January 3, 2012 . January 5, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . UCF corner Josh Robinson answers the NFL call . NBC Sports . January 8, 2012 . January 8, 2012.
- Web site: Mohamed Sanu entering NFL draft . ESPN . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- Web site: USF RB Darrell Scott leaving for the NFL Draft . cbssports.com . CBS Sports . January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012.
- News: Oregon QB Darron Thomas to enter NFL draft . USA Today . January 15, 2012 . January 15, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Utah State RB takes to Twitter to announce NFL decision . NBC Sports . December 24, 2011 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Two more ‘Canes leaving early for the NFL . NBC Sports . December 16, 2011 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . David Wilson leaving Hokies for the NFL . NBC Sports . January 6, 2012 . January 6, 2012.
- News: Taylor, John . Jerel Worthy says goodbye Spartans, hello NFL . NBC Sports . January 5, 2012 . January 5, 2012.