List of 2016 NFL draft early entrants explained

This list consists of college football players who forfeited remaining collegiate eligibility and were declared by the National Football League (NFL) as eligible to be selected in the 2016 NFL draft. This includes juniors and redshirt sophomores who completed high school at least three years prior to the draft. A player that meets these requirements can renounce his remaining NCAA eligibility and enter the draft. Players had until January 18, 2016, to declare their intention to forgo their remaining collegiate eligibility.[1]

Complete list of players

The following players were granted special eligibility to enter the 2016 draft:

NamePositionSchoolYearTeam and Jersey Numberdata-sort-type="number"Pick
[2] WROregonJunior Denver Broncos (#2)Undrafted
[3] KFlorida StateJunior Tampa Bay Buccaneers (#19)59
[4] LBOklahomaJuniorCleveland Browns (#54)Undrafted
[5] CBClemsonMinnesota Vikings (#20)54
[6] CBOhio StateNew York Giants (#28)10
[7] WRHoustonJuniorPittsburgh Steelers (#82)229
[8] RBAuburnTampa Bay Buccaneers (#43)Undrafted
[9] SOhio StateJuniorNew Orleans Saints (#48)61
[10] OTUCLAJuniorTampa Bay Buccaneers (#77)148
[11] DTBaylorJuniorCincinnati Bengals (#75)122
[12] OGBethune-CookmanJunior Undrafted
[13] LBClemsonJunior Undrafted
[14] DEOhio StateJuniorSan Diego Chargers (#99)3
[15] WRPittsburghJuniorCincinnati Bengals (#82)55
[16] WRWestern MichiganJunior Chicago Bears (#83)230
[17] RBClemsonJunior Seattle Seahawks (#30)247
[18] LBMississippi StateJunior Green Bay Packers (#43)Undrafted
[19] CBMiami (FL)JuniorPittsburgh Steelers (#25)25
[20] DTUCLAJuniorGreen Bay Packers (#97)27
[21] WRBaylorJunior Cleveland Browns (#19)15
[22] OTAuburnJunior Cleveland Browns (#72)76
DBDuquesneJunior Undrafted
[23] RBArkansasJuniorSeattle Seahawks (#36)171
[24] DTNebraskaJuniorDallas Cowboys (#96)67
[25] OTMichigan StateJunior Tennessee Titans (#78)8
[26] WRSouth CarolinaJuniorLos Angeles Rams (#10)117
[27] DEBoise StateJuniorBaltimore Ravens (#51)42
[28] LBUSCJuniorWashington Redskins (#36)53
DTMurray StateJuniorUndrafted
RBBritish ColumbiaJunior Hamilton Tiger-Cats (#40)CFL

R3, P21

DEClemsonJunior Tennessee Titans (#93)33
[29] WRUCLAJuniorMiami Dolphins (#83)231
[30] RBOhio StateJuniorDallas Cowboys (#21)4
[31] PDelawareJunior Undrafted
[32] LBGeorgiaJuniorChicago Bears (#94)9
[33] CBVirginia TechJuniorWashington Redskins (#38)84
[34] WRNotre DameJuniorHouston Texans (#15)21
[35] QBCaliforniaJuniorLos Angeles Rams (#16)1
[36] SClemsonJuniorIndianapolis Colts (#32)57
[37] TENC StateJunior Free AgentUndrafted
[38] FBKansas StateJunior Buffalo Bills (#48)Undrafted
[39] QBPenn StateJuniorNew York Jets (#5)51
[40] CBFloridaJuniorTampa Bay Buccaneers (#28)10
[41] OTLSUJunior Pittsburgh Steelers (#65)123
[42] WRMontanaJunior Undrafted
[43] RBAlabamaJuniorTennessee Titans (#2)45
[44] TEArkansasJuniorSan Diego Chargers (#86)35
[45] DTMichiganJunior Baltimore Ravens (#69)132
[46] WRColorado StateJuniorCleveland Browns (#81)172
[47] TEStanfordAtlanta Falcons (#81)81
[48] RBIndianaJuniorChicago Bears (#24)150
[49] CBBaylorJunior Miami Dolphins (#25)38
[50] OTTexas A&MJunior Seattle Seahawks (#76)31
[51] LBUCLAJuniorJacksonville Jaguars (#44)36
[52] DTMarylandJunior Seattle Seahawks (#99)147
[53] DTPenn StateJunior Tennessee Titans (#94)43
QBOhio StateJunior Buffalo Bills (#7)139
[54] WRArizonaJunior
[55] DTMississippi StateJunior
SClemsonJuniorMinnesota Vikings (#27)244
[56] OGArkansasJunior
[57] DTIndianaJunior
[58] WRCaliforniaJunior
[59] DEClemsonJunior
[60] LBOhio StateNew York Jets (#50)20
[61] WRBowling Green
[62] LBRutgersJunior
[63] QBMemphisJunior Denver Broncos (#12)26
[64] WROhio StateNew York Jets (#89)Undrafted
[65] DEFloridaJunior
[66] LBNorthern IowaJunior
[67] SFloridaJunior
[68] DEMarylandJunior
[69] DTOle MissJuniorArizona Cardinals (#90)29
[70] WRTennesseeJunior
[71] DEOklahoma StateJunior
[72] RBUCLAJunior
[73] SOhio StateJunior
[74] RBNotre DameJunior
[75] DBFlorida StateJuniorJacksonville Jaguars (#20)5
[76] OGUCLAJunior
[77] DTTexasJunior
DTAlabamaJunior
WRFloridaJunior
[78] CBLSUJunior
KSouthern OregonJunior
[79] CBNotre DameJunior
[80] CBOklahomaJunior Carolina Panthers (#31)141
[81] OGOregon StateJunior
[82] RBWest VirginiaJuniorPhiladelphia Eagles (#28)153
[83] LBNotre DameJuniorDallas Cowboys (#54)34
OTMassachusettsJunior
[84] DEEastern KentuckyJunior Tampa Bay Buccaneers (#57)39
[85] OTNotre DameJunior
RBFloridaJunior
[86] WROhio StateJunior New Orleans Saints (#13)47
[87] DESyracuseJunior
[88] DBMarshallJunior
[89] WROle MissJuniorMinnesota Vikings (#11)23
[90] OTOle MissJuniorMiami Dolphins (#67)13
[91] DTNebraskaJunior
[92] KBritish ColumbiaJunior
[93] LBUtah StateJunior
[94] CBSan Jose StateJunior
[95] RBWashingtonJunior
[96] LBVanderbiltJunior
[97] WRMississippi StateJunior
[98] CBWest VirginiaJunior
[99] LBArizonaJunior
[100] OTAuburnJunior

References

Early entrant references

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2016 NFL Draft . January 26, 2016 . . January 22, 2016.
  2. Web site: Hoyt . Joseph . Oregon wide receiver Bralon Addison declares for NFL draft . Daily Emerald . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  3. Web site: Reedy . Joe . Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo declares for NFL draft . San Diego Union-Tribune . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  4. Web site: Kersey . Jason . Oklahoma football: Dominique Alexander declares for 2016 NFL Draft . NewsOK . January 2, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  5. Web site: Fornelli . Tom . Clemson D hit hard as Alexander, Dodd, Kearse declare for NFL Draft. CBS Sports . January 15, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  6. Web site: Cooper . Sam . Ohio State CB Eli Apple, WR Jalin Marshall leave for NFL . Yahoo! Sports . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  7. NFL_CFB . 682669120857362432 . NFL Draft . Early scouting report from @LanceZierlein: Good speed. Play strength not good. More system product than polished WR . December 31, 2015.
  8. Web site: Westerholm . Russell . Peyton Barber NFL Decision a Surprise, But it Makes Sense . University Herald . January 19, 2016 . January 19, 2016 .
  9. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . Vonn Bell of Ohio State intends to enter 2016 NFL Draft . National Football League. NFL.com . January 5, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  10. CalebBenenoch . 682625339848265729 . Caleb Orobosa Benenoch . To my Bruin Family . December 31, 2015.
  11. Web site: Werner . John . Baylor DT Billings declaring for NFL draft . WacoTrib.com . January 13, 2016 . January 13, 2016 .
  12. Web site: List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2016 NFL Draft . NFL.com . January 22, 2016 . January 22, 2016 .
  13. Web site: Crumpton. Tony . Clemson LB to enter NFL draft . tigernet.com . January 5, 2016 . January 5, 2016 .
  14. Web site: Ward . Austin . Urban Meyer: Joey Bosa, Cardale Jones, Ezekiel Elliott to enter draft . . December 31, 2015 . December 31, 2015 .
  15. Web site: Pittsburgh WR Tyler Boyd will apply for early draft eligibility. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202030255/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000613560/article/pittsburgh-wr-tyler-boyd-will-apply-for-early-draft-eligibility . dead . February 2, 2016 . NFL.com.
  16. Web site: Daniel Braverman to Enter NFL Draft.
  17. Web site: Hope . Dan . Notes: Zac Brooks to graduate in December, pursue NFL career . Independent Mail . November 10, 2015 . January 19, 2016 .
  18. Web site: Stephenson . Creg . Mississippi State's Beniquez Brown of Florence to enter 2016 NFL draft . AL.com . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  19. Web site: Chirinos . Christy . Hurricanes DB Artie Burns to declare for NFL draft . Sun Sentinel . December 28, 2015 . December 28, 2015 .
  20. Web site: McMurphy . Brett . UCLA's first-team All-Pac-12 DT Kenny Clark to enter NFL draft . . December 28, 2015 . December 29, 2015 .
  21. Web site: Jeyarajah . Shehan . Baylor WR Corey Coleman will forego his senior year, leave early for the NFL Draft . Dallas News . December 5, 2015 . December 5, 2015 .
  22. Web site: Fraychineaud . Jason . OT Shon Coleman announces decision to turn pro, enter 2016 NFL Draft . Fox Sports . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  23. Web site: Stephenson . Creg . Arkansas RB Alex Collins headed to 2016 NFL draft . AL.com . January 11, 2016 . January 11, 2016 .
  24. Web site: McKewon . Sam . Maliek Collins declares for NFL draft; 'Thank you to all Husker fans' . Omaha.com . December 27, 2015 . December 28, 2015 .
  25. Web site: Rexrode . Joe . MSU's Conklin leaving early for NFL draft . Detroit Free Press . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  26. Web site: Kendall . Josh . Pharoh Cooper to turn pro after USC season ends . The State . November 24, 2015 . November 26, 2015 .
  27. Web site: Update: Boise State DE Kamalei Correa enters NFL Draft . Cripe . Chadd . Idaho Statesman . idahostatesman.com .
  28. Web site: Bonagura . Kyle . Su'a Cravens to enter NFL draft . . December 16, 2015 . December 16, 2015 .
  29. Web site: Wang . Jack . UCLA WR Thomas Duarte is sixth Bruin to leave for NFL . Los Angeles Daily News . January 12, 2016 . January 13, 2016 .
  30. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . Ezekiel Elliott says he won't be returning to Ohio State in 2016 . National Football League. NFL.com . November 21, 2015 . November 21, 2015 .
  31. Web site: Delaware punter Enderson to pursure NFL opportunity . Fox Sports . January 12, 2016 . January 13, 2016 .
  32. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . LB Leonard Floyd says he won't return to Georgia . National Football League. NFL.com . November 29, 2015 . November 29, 2015 .
  33. Web site: Bitter . Andy . Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller signs with agent, will enter NFL draft . Roanoke Times . December 15, 2015 . December 15, 2015 .
  34. Web site: Skrbina . Paul . Roman grad Fuller to declare for NFL draft . Philly.com . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  35. Web site: Schad . Joe . Cal QB Jared Goff plans to enter NFL draft, source says . . December 30, 2015 . December 30, 2015 .
  36. Web site: Haines . Brian . Clemson's Green declares for NFL Draft . Fox Sports . January 13, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  37. Web site: Giglio . Joe . NC State's David J. Grinnage enters NFL draft . The News & Observer . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  38. Web site: Boren . Cindy . Another Gronk in the NFL? Yes, please. Glenn Gronkowski to declare for draft . Concord Monitor . January 3, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  39. Web site: Christian Hackenberg declares for draft after suffering injury. NFL.com.
  40. Web site: De La Torre . Nick . Vernon Hargreaves III to enter NFL Draft . GatorCountry.com . December 5, 2015 . December 5, 2015 .
  41. Web site: Ferrell . Scott . LSU's Jerald Hawkins declares for NFL Draft . Shreveport Times . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  42. Web site: Mazzolini . AJ . Griz WR Henderson declares for NFL draft, leaves school early . The Montana Standard . January 16, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  43. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . Alabama stars Derrick Henry, A'Shawn Robinson declare for NFL draft . AL.com . January 15, 2016 . January 15, 2016 .
  44. Web site: Ostendorf . Greg . Razorbacks Hunter Henry, Denver Kirkland declare for NFL draft . . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  45. Web site: Willman . Al . Willie Henry leaving UM to enter NFL draft . The Detroit News . January 14, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  46. Web site: Brohard . Mike . Colorado State receiver Rashard Higgins declares for NFL Draft . Times-Call . January 13, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  47. Web site: Wilner . Jon . Stanford tight end Austin Hooper headed to NFL . San Jose Mercury News . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  48. Web site: Moyer . Josh . Jordan Howard leaving Hoosiers, enters draft . . December 28, 2015 . December 28, 2015 .
  49. Web site: Jeyarajah . Shehan . Baylor CB Xavien Howard declares for 2016 NFL Draft . SportsDay . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  50. Web site: Perroni . Brian . Texas A&M OL Germain Ifedi to enter NFL Draft . https://web.archive.org/web/20160105011200/http://tamu.247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-AM-OL-Germain-Ifedi-to-enter-NFL-Draft-42474093 . dead . January 5, 2016 . 247 Sports . January 2, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  51. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . UCLA's Mora: Myles Jack to apply for entry into 2016 NFL Draft . National Football League. NFL.com . October 6, 2015 . October 25, 2015 .
  52. Web site: Stirn . Josh . Terps DL Quinton Jefferson Declares for NFL Draft . https://web.archive.org/web/20180519042658/https://247sports.com/Bolt/Terps-DL-Quinton-Jefferson-Declares-for-NFL-Draft-42116286 . dead . May 19, 2018 . 247 Sports . December 17, 2015 . December 17, 2015 .
  53. Web site: Austin Johnson leaving Penn State for NFL draft . Fox Sports . January 3, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  54. Web site: Melby . Rich . Cayleb Jones to declare for NFL Draft . KVOA . December 27, 2015 . December 28, 2015 .
  55. Web site: Coker . Reid . Chris Jones Declares for 2016 NFL Draft . SB Nation . January 5, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  56. Web site: Bratton . Michael Wayne . Denver Kirkland also declares for the 2016 NFL Draft . Fox Sports . January 4, 2016 . January 22, 2016 .
  57. Web site: IU's Darius Latham declares for NFL draft.
  58. Web site: Kenny Lawler To Declare For 2016 NFL Draft . The Bear Insider . January 5, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  59. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . Shaq Lawson intends to enter NFL Draft . National Football League. NFL.com . December 8, 2015 . December 9, 2015 .
  60. Rand_Getlin. 674373323514503168. Multiple sources tell me Ohio State LB Darron Lee is strongly considering applying for entry into the 2016 NFL Draft.
  61. Web site: Roger Lewis Declares For NFL Draft . 13 ABC . January 12, 2016 . January 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203155541/http://www.13abc.com/sports/headlines/Roger-Lewis-Declares-For-NFL-Draft-365027061.html . February 3, 2016 . dead .
  62. Web site: Logan . Scott . Rutgers Linebacker Steve Longa Declares for 2016 NFL Draft . New Brunswick Today . December 22, 2015 . December 24, 2015 .
  63. Web site: Parr . Dan . Paxton Lynch intends to apply for early entry into 2016 NFL Draft . NFL . December 31, 2015 . December 31, 2015 .
  64. Web site: Seger . Eric . Wide Receiver Jalin Marshall to Forgo Remaining Eligibility, Leave Ohio State Early in Favor of 2016 NFL Draft . Eleven Warriors . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016.
  65. Web site: UF's Kelvin Taylor, Demarcus Robinson, Alex McCalister to draft . . December 21, 2015 . December 21, 2015 .
  66. Web site: Woodley . Mark . UNI's McMakin to declare for NFL draft . KWWL . January 15, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .
  67. Web site: Baker . Matt . Florida Gators' Keanu Neal declares for 2016 NFL draft . https://web.archive.org/web/20160131171728/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gators/florida-gators-keanu-neal-declares-for-2016-nfl-draft/2260205 . dead . January 31, 2016 . Tampa Bay Times . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  68. Web site: Stubbs . Roman . Maryland's Yannick Ngakoue headed for NFL draft . washingtonpost.com . November 30, 2015 . November 30, 2015 .
  69. Web site: Low . Chris . Robert Nkemdiche suspended for Sugar Bowl . . December 20, 2015 . December 20, 2015 .
  70. Web site: Hooker . Dave . Report: Marquez North to enter NFL Draft . SEC Country . January 18, 2016 . January 19, 2016 .
  71. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . Oklahoma State's Emmanuel Ogbah intends to enter 2016 draft . NFL.com . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  72. Web site: Bonagura . Kyle . UCLA RB Paul Perkins will enter NFL draft . ESPN. ESPN.com . December 29, 2015 . December 31, 2015 .
  73. Web site: Briggs . David . OSU safety Powell 5th to declare for NFL draft . Toledo Blade . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  74. Web site: Fortuna . Matt . Irish's C.J. Prosise to enter NFL draft . ESPN. January 2, 2016 . January 4, 2016.
  75. Web site: FSU's Jalen Ramsey to enter 2016 NFL draft . . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016.
  76. Web site: Wang . Jack . UCLA OL Alex Redmond signs with agent, will enter NFL draft . Los Angeles Daily News . December 23, 2015 . December 24, 2015 .
  77. Web site: Bromberg . Nick . Texas DT Hassan Ridgeway declares for NFL draft . Yahoo! Sports . December 26, 2015 . December 27, 2015 .
  78. Web site: Smith . James . Former LSU CB Rashard Robinson declares for the NFL Draft . The Times-Picayune . January 7, 2016 . January 8, 2016 .
  79. Web site: Fortuna . Matt . Notre Dame CB KeiVarae Russell declares for NFL draft . . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  80. Web site: Kersey . Jason . Oklahoma football: Zack Sanchez declares for 2016 NFL Draft . NewsOK . January 1, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  81. Web site: Horowitz . Gary . OSU's Seumalo expected to declare for 2016 NFL Draft . Statesman Journal . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  82. Web site: West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood declares for NFL draft . Sports Illustrated . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  83. Web site: Skrbina . Paul . Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith opts for NFL draft . Chicago Tribune . January 11, 2016 . January 11, 2016 .
  84. Web site: Seybert . Zach . EKU DE Noah Spence signs with Relativity Sports . Sports Agent Blog . December 18, 2015 . December 18, 2015 .
  85. Web site: Cooper . Sam . As expected, Notre Dame OT Ronnie Stanley will enter NFL draft . Yahoo Sports . December 21, 2015 . December 22, 2015 .
  86. Web site: Michael Thomas Declares for 2016 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction . . January 5, 2016 . January 5, 2016. Joseph. Zucker.
  87. RonCuse13. 679833067536551938. I will be entering the 2016 NFL Draft #CuseNation #13.
  88. Web site: Marshall's Tindal says he is entering NFL Draft . Charleston Gazette-Mail . December 28, 2015 . December 29, 2015 .
  89. Web site: Laquon Treadwell leaning toward applying for early draft entry. NFL.com.
  90. Web site: Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil entering 2016 NFL Draft . NBC Sports . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  91. Web site: Vogel . Brandon . Vincent Valentine Declares for NFL Draft . Hail Varsity . January 11, 2016 . January 11, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020814/http://hailvarsity.com/news/vincent-valentine-declares-for-nfl-draft/2016/01/ . February 3, 2016 . dead .
  92. Web site: List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2016 NFL Draft . NFL.com . January 22, 2016 . January 2, 2016 .
  93. schadjoe. Joe Schad. 687717901562941441. 14 January 2016. Utah State junior LB Nick Vigil said Thursday he has sent his paperwork in, officially applying for the NFL Draft.. January 14, 2016 .
  94. Web site: Wallace leaving San Jose State early to enter NFL draft . San Jose Mercury News . December 27, 2015 . December 28, 2015 .
  95. Web site: Huskies RB Dwayne Washington leaving UW to pursue the NFL . https://web.archive.org/web/20170505162125/http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/huskies-insider-blog/article51722060.html . 2017-05-05 . 2023-01-26.
  96. Web site: Fraychineaud . Jason . Vanderbilt OLB Stephen Weatherly to enter 2016 NFL Draft . Fox Sports . January 5, 2016 . January 6, 2016 .
  97. Web site: Bonner . Michael . De'Runnya Wilson declares for NFL Draft on Instagram . The Clarion-Ledger . January 1, 2016 . January 4, 2016 .
  98. Web site: Worley entering NFL draft . The Exponent Telegram . January 4, 2016 . January 4, 2016.
  99. Web site: Smith . Michael . Arizona's Scooby Wright says he'll enter the NFL draft . NBC Sports . December 19, 2015 . December 19, 2015 .
  100. Web site: Stevens . Matthew . REPORT: Auburn RT Avery Young declares for NFL Draft . Montgomery Advertiser . January 13, 2016 . January 16, 2016 .