Underclassmen Declaring for NFL or Returning for 2017

[NDinBoston]

This would be my first thread so if it is a duplicate or unnecessary please delete. I don't recall seeing any threads tracking this and thought it might be interesting. If this thread generates any interest I'll try and keep this OP updated. This is obviously not a complete list so looking for help. Thanks!

Tracking underclassmen intentions for 2017 NFL Draft - NFL.com(updated daily) (thanks for the link Legacy)

WalterFootball.com: 2017 NFL Draft Underclassmen (thanks for the link Legacy)

THE 5 COLLEGE TEAMS HURT MOST BY EARLY DEPARTURES:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/co...-college-teams-hurt-most-by-early-departures/
(OSU, WASH, CLEM, VT, UNC)

Players have until Jan 16th to declare for the NFL draft.

DECLARING FOR NFL:
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• DeShone Kizer

CFP TEAMS

• BAMA
  • CB Marlon Humphrey
  • OT Cam Robinson
  • WR ArDarius Stewart
• CLEMSON
  • QB Deshaun Watson
  • RB Wayne Gallman
  • WR Mike Williams
  • WR Artavis Scott
• OSU
  • CB Marshon Lattimore
  • WR/RB Curtis Samuel
  • WR Noah Brown
  • S Malik Hooker
  • CB Gareon Conley
  • LB Raekwon McMillan
• WASH
  • S Budda Baker
  • CB Sydney Jones
  • DL Elijah Qualls
  • WR John Ross

2017 OPPONENTS

• GEORGIA
  • WR Isaiah McKenzie
• MSU
  • DL Malik McDowell
  • S Montae Nicholson
• UNC
  • QB Mitch Trubisky
  • RB Elijah Hood
  • DT Nazir Jones
• USC
  • CB Adoree' Jackson
  • OL Damien Mama
  • WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
• NCS
  • S Josh Jones
• MIAMI
  • QB Brad Kaaya
  • RB Joe Yearby
  • TE David Njoku
  • DE Al-Quadin Muhammad
  • LB Jermaine Grace
• STANFORD
  • RB Christian McCaffery
  • DL Soloman Thomas

OTHERS

• AUBURN
  • DT Carl Lawson
• FLORIDA
  • CB Jalen Tabor
  • CB Quincy Wilson
  • DT Caleb Brantley
  • LB Alex Anzalone
  • OL David Sharpe
• FSU
  • WR Travis Rudolph
  • RB Dalvin Cook
  • OT Roderick Johnson
• LSU
  • RB Leonard Fournette
  • DL Davon Godchaux
  • S Jamal Adams
• MICHIGAN
  • S Jabrill Peppers
• OKLAHOMA
  • RB Samaje Perine
  • RB Joe Mixon
  • DL Charles Walker
• PSU
  • WR Chris Godwin
  • DE Garrett Sickels
• TENNESSEE
  • DE Derek Barnett
  • RB Alvin Kamara
  • WR Josh Malone
• TEXAS A&M
  • DE Myles Garrett
  • WR Speedy Noil
  • WR Ricky Seals-Jones
• UCLA
  • DT Eddie Vanderdoes
• WISCONSIN
  • LB T.J. Watt

RETURNING
ND

• OG Quentin Nelson
• OT Mike McGlinchey

CFP TEAMS

• BAMA
  • CB Tony Brown
  • CB Anthony Averett
  • RB Bo Scarbrough
• CLEMSON
• OSU
  • QB JT Barrett
  • OG Billy Price
  • DE Jayln Holmes
  • DE Sam Hubbard
  • DE Tyquan Lewis
• WASH

2017 OPPONENTS

• GEORGIA
  • RB Nick Chubb
  • RB Sony Michel
  • DB Dominick Sanders
• NCS
  • DE Bradley Chubb

OTHERS

• ALABAMA
  • P J.K. Scott
• AUBURN
  • RB Kamryn Pettway
  • DB Tray Matthews
• LSU
  • DL Christian LaCouture
• MICHIGAN
  • OL Mason Cole
  • DT Maurice Hurst
• OKLAHOMA
  • QB Baker Mayfield
  • CB Jordan Thomas
• PSU
  • LB Jason Cabinda
• TEXAS A&M
  • S Armani Watts

 

[NDinBoston]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Penn State WR Chris Godwin declares for NFL Draft</p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/status/817182303004856320">January 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[#1rish]

McKenzie declared for the draft?? Feels like it was just yesterday we were taken for a ride on his recruitment roller coaster.

 

[NDinBoston]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: UGA WR Isaiah McKenzie has announced that he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Congrats, <a href="https://twitter.com/_CRADICULOUS">@_CRADICULOUS</a> &#55357;&#56697; <a href="https://t.co/m7z6RaVRWW">pic.twitter.com/m7z6RaVRWW</a></p>— Georgia Sports Now (@GASportsNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GASportsNow/status/814946511754842112">December 30, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[STLDomer]

JT Barrett staying, Raekwon McMillan leaving (can't remember if confirmed)

 

[bluengold4732]

JT Barrett and Jaylin Holmes returning. Conley, McMillan, and Hooker have declared thus far for tOSU. Here's a current list with 60+ early declarations fellas
List of underclassmen declaring for 2017 NFL Draft - Orlando Sentinel

 

[Downinthebend]

Solomon Thomas, Stanford

 

[Dizzyphil]

D. Watson for Clemson will probably go.

 

[JT_IRISH]

Good idea for a thread

 

[NDinBoston]

Solomon Thomas, Stanford

Solomon Thomas intends to file for 2017 NFL Draft eligibility - NFL.com

Looks like you are right.

 

[NDinBoston]

JT Barrett staying, Raekwon McMillan leaving (can't remember if confirmed)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ohio State quarterback JT Barrett bypasses NFL to return as senior - USA TODAY <a href="https://t.co/O5cMgNpbpx">https://t.co/O5cMgNpbpx</a></p>— NYT Sports (@nytrbsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/nytrbsports/status/817040733400166400">January 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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JT Barrett staying.

 

[NDinBoston]

JT Barrett staying, Raekwon McMillan leaving (can't remember if confirmed)

McMillan confirmed:
List of underclassmen declaring for 2017 NFL Draft - Orlando Sentinel

 

[NDinBoston]

D. Watson for Clemson will probably go.

You are correct. Confirmed.
List of underclassmen declaring for 2017 NFL Draft - Orlando Sentinel

 

[NDinBoston]

JT Barrett and Jaylin Holmes returning. Conley, McMillan, and Hooker have declared thus far for tOSU. Here's a current list with 60+ early declarations fellas
List of underclassmen declaring for 2017 NFL Draft - Orlando Sentinel

Thanks for the awesome link! I've updated the OP with the detail.

 

[bluengold4732]

Thanks for the awesome link! I've updated the OP with the detail.

No problem! Glad to help.

 

[Legacy]

Nice thread.

Dabo Swinney has said that QB Deshuan Watson, WR Mike Williams, RB Wayne Gallman and WR Artavis Scott intend to apply for early eligibility into the 2017 NFL Draft.

Another link (updated frequently, also lists returnees): Tracking underclassmen intentions for 2017 NFL Draft nfl.com

 

[arrowryan]

Joe Mixon's draft day is going to be very interesting. Per reports, he received a 1st round draft grade from the NFL. Lets not forget about his off the field issues that are very similar to Ray Rice.

I think he's got a snow ball's chance in hell to drafted in the 1st round. I'd say the earliest he goes is the 4th round, but he might go undrafted. I would bet that a majority of the NFL teams completely took him off their draft board.

 

[Irish#1]

McKenzie declared for the draft?? Feels like it was just yesterday we were taken for a ride on his recruitment roller coaster.

How time flies. That has to be the all time best recruiting thread. Applying for the draft. How did he do at UGA? IIRC, he's pretty small for the NFL. Is he really ready or is this just another ride on the roller coaster?

 

[RDU Irish]

Lots of quality DL/DTs coming off our schedule next year thanks to the NFL!

 

[woolybug25]

Joe Mixon's draft day is going to be very interesting. Per reports, he received a 1st round draft grade from the NFL. Lets not forget about his off the field issues that are very similar to Ray Rice.

I think he's got a snow ball's chance in hell to drafted in the 1st round. I'd say the earliest he goes is the 4th round, but he might go undrafted. I would bet that a majority of the NFL teams completely took him off their draft board.

Bet they didn't. Mark it, he'll come off the board in the second round and the team will spin it as a "second chance redemption story".

 

[zelezo vlk]

Joe Mixon's draft day is going to be very interesting. Per reports, he received a 1st round draft grade from the NFL. Lets not forget about his off the field issues that are very similar to Ray Rice.

I think he's got a snow ball's chance in hell to drafted in the 1st round. I'd say the earliest he goes is the 4th round, but he might go undrafted. I would bet that a majority of the NFL teams completely took him off their draft board.[/QUOTE]

Bet they didn't. Mark it, he'll come off the board in the second round and the team will spin it as a "second chance redemption story".

The only thing keeping him from going in the 2nd would be the video. Tyreke Hill killing it this year is probably assuring front offices that it'll be okay.

 

[arrowryan]

Bet they didn't. Mark it, he'll come off the board in the second round and the team will spin it as a "second chance redemption story".

It's obviously possible that he could be an early day 2 pick. I just don't see it happening. We'll see how well he interviews at the combine; his domestic violence episode will obviously be a hot topic in the interviews. If he can interview well and prove that he has put it behind him, then good for him. But if he interviews poorly? Oh boy...

The only thing keeping him from going in the 2nd would be the video. Tyreke Hill killing it this year is probably assuring front offices that it'll be okay.

Tyreek Hill is a good story but the front offices can't ignore the guys like Ray Rice and Greg Hardy. There aren't many Tyreek Hill's in the NFL.

 

[arrowryan]

Jamal Adams from LSU declared today. Potentially a top 5 pick

 

[Irish#1]

It's obviously possible that he could be an early day 2 pick. I just don't see it happening. We'll see how well he interviews at the combine; his domestic violence episode will obviously be a hot topic in the interviews. If he can interview well and prove that he has put it behind him, then good for him. But if he interviews poorly? Oh boy...

Tyreek Hill is a good story but the front offices can't ignore the guys like Ray Rice and Greg Hardy. There aren't many Tyreek Hill's in the NFL.

It won't deter the NFL. Most NFL fan bases are different from college fan bases. His baggage won't travel as a full set of luggage to the NFL. NFL teams are notorious for taking high risk players and dealing with the consequences afterwards. It's not quite the same as Ray Rice if you know what I mean.

 

[dublinirish]

Elijah Hood RB from UNC going pro

 

[arrowryan]

It won't deter the NFL. Most NFL fan bases are different from college fan bases. His baggage won't travel as a full set of luggage to the NFL. NFL teams are notorious for taking high risk players and dealing with the consequences afterwards. It's not quite the same as Ray Rice if you know what I mean.

He'll definitely get a chance on a team as someone will take a chance. But I don't think that risk will be taken until day 3 of the draft.

 

[woolybug25]

It's obviously possible that he could be an early day 2 pick. I just don't see it happening. We'll see how well he interviews at the combine; his domestic violence episode will obviously be a hot topic in the interviews. If he can interview well and prove that he has put it behind him, then good for him. But if he interviews poorly? Oh boy...

Tyreek Hill is a good story but the front offices can't ignore the guys like Ray Rice and Greg Hardy. There aren't many Tyreek Hill's in the NFL.

Yeah, I think he'll interview well. He is a well spoken kid who will be coached up with a redemptive story that gives NFL teams a playbook to sell it to their fans. This also happened two years ago and he hasn't gotten in trouble since, nor did he have a history before. It's an easy call, actually an easier call than Hill as he's not well spoken, had run ins previously and wasn't the prospect that Mixon presents. Hill poses more future risk than Mixon, and while the video is certainly ugly, teams know that it will pass. If I'm the Giants, Eagles, Lions, GB, Carolina or the Colts... I'm grabbing him in the second and ignoring any pushback because I would leave knowing I got possibly the most versatile athlete in the entire draft in the second round. Thems the brakes in the NFL.

 

[NDohio]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ohio State quarterback JT Barrett bypasses NFL to return as senior - USA TODAY <a href="https://t.co/O5cMgNpbpx">https://t.co/O5cMgNpbpx</a></p>— NYT Sports (@nytrbsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/nytrbsports/status/817040733400166400">January 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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JT Barrett staying.

JT Barrett returning to college was worthy of USA Today and New York Times coverage? Interesting. I would think him declaring would have been the bigger news. He is not NFL material IMO.

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Insider Buzz from <a href="https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout">@nfldraftscout</a>: Joe Mixon expected to go undrafted<a href="https://t.co/7yzkeZFNQG">https://t.co/7yzkeZFNQG</a></p>— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorJRogers/status/817458840270761984">January 6, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">USC facing a rebuild of its offensive line with guard Damien Mama turning pro early. <a href="https://t.co/aTHUJunb23">https://t.co/aTHUJunb23</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/817472882678886400">January 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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