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Below from running NFL.com article last updated at the deadline that passed Monday afternoon.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000744597/article/tracking-underclassmen-intentions-for-2017-nfl-draft

Intending on early draft entry (Alphabetical by Position):

QB
» Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech (Hokies QB announces draft intentions)
» Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami (Hurricanes QB entering draft)
» DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame (Kizer intends to enter draft)
» Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech (Intends to enter draft)
» Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina (Announces draft intentions)
» Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (Intends to enter draft)

RB
» James Conner, RB, Pitt (Reveals plans for 2017)
» Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State (Intends to enter draft)
» D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas (Announces draft intentions)
» Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU (Reveals draft intentions)
» Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson (Swinney says Gallman intends to enter draft)
» Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming (Intends to enter draft)
» Elijah Hood, RB, North Carolina (Tar Heels back intends to enter draft)
» Aaron Jones, RB, UTEP (Miners RB announces draft entry)
» Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee (RB intends to enter draft)
» Marlon Mack, RB, USF (Declares for draft)
» Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford (Reveals draft intentions)
» Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State (Plans to enter draft)
» Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma (Intends to enter draft)
» Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma (RB to enter draft)
» Devine Redding, RB, Indiana (Hoosiers RB makes draft decision)
» Curtis Samuel, H-back, Ohio State (Intends to enter draft)
» Stanley "Boom" Williams, RB, Kentucky (Wildcats RB to enter draft)
» Joe Yearby, RB, Miami (Hurricanes RB entering draft)

WR
» Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU (Tigers' big receiving target to enter draft)
» Noah Brown, WR, Ohio State (Intends to enter draft)
» KD Cannon, WR, Baylor (Intends to enter draft)
» Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech (Hokies deep threat entering draft)
» Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia (Mountaineers star applying for draft)
» Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State (Declares for draft)
» Derrick Griffin, WR, Texas Southern (Two-sport athlete to enter draft)
» Chad Hansen, WR, Cal (Cal receiver to enter draft)
» Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech (Prolific Bulldogs WR intends to enter draft)
» Jerome Lane, WR, Akron (LB-turned-WR announces intentions)
» Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee (Vols WR entering draft)
» Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Georgia (Bulldogs return ace to enter draft)
» Deon-Tay McManus, WR, Marshall (Declares for draft)
» Speedy Noil, WR, Texas A&M (Aggies receiver makes draft decision)
» John Ross, WR, Washington (Will file for early entry)
» Travis Rudolph, WR, FSU (Seminoles receiver makes decision)
» Artavis Scott, WR, Clemson (Swinney says Scott intends to enter draft)
» Ricky Seals-Jones, WR, Texas A&M (Aggies junior announces plans on Twitter)
» JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC (Intends to enter draft)
» ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama (Intends to enter draft)
» Damore'ea Stringfellow, WR, Ole Miss (Rebels transfer from UW intends to enter draft)
» Mike Williams, WR, Clemson (Williams intends to enter draft)
» Ishmael Zamora, WR, Baylor (WR makes decision)

TE
» Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech (Hokies star intends to enter draft)
» David Njoku, TE, Miami (Intends to enter draft)
» Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland (Division II TE intends to enter draft)

OT
» Garett Bolles, OT, Utah (Declares for draft)
» Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State (Declares for draft)
» Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin (Declares for draft)
» Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama (Intends to enter draft)
» David Sharpe, OL, Florida (Gators tackle announces intentions)

OG
» Damien Mama, OG, USC (Massive Trojans guard to enter draft)

DT
» Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida (Reveals intentions)
» Davon Godchaux, DL, LSU (Tigers interior lineman to enter draft)
» Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina (Junior DT to apply for early entry)
» Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State (Intends to enter draft)
» Elijah Qualls, DL, Washington (Intends to enter draft)
» Vincent Taylor, DT, Oklahoma State (DT intends to enter draft)
» Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford (Announces draft intentions)
» Eddie Vanderdoes, DL, UCLA (Redshirt junior intends to enter draft)
» Charles Walker, DL, Oklahoma (Walker leaves team to prepare for draft)

DE
» Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee (Volunteers junior reveals draft intentions)
» Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M (Garrett reveals intentions)
» Charles Harris, DE, Missouri (Intends to apply for early entry)
» Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn (Tigers pass rusher to enter 2017 draft)
» Al-Quadin Muhammad, DE, Miami (Dismissed 'Canes DE to enter draft)
» Garrett Sickels, DE, Penn State (Nittany Lions junior to enter draft)

LB
» Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida (Gators prospect announces intentions)
» Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt (Commodores star LB announces decision)
» Ukeme Eligwe, LB, Georgia Southern (Declares for draft)
» Jermaine Grace, LB, Miami (Former 'Canes LB intends to enter draft)
» Elijah Lee, LB, Kansas State (Intends to enter draft)
» Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State (Forgoing remaining eligiblity)
» Marcus Oliver, LB, Indiana (Hoosiers defender entering draft)
» Gerbil Peppers, LB/S, Michigan (Announces draft intentions)
» Anthony Walker, LB, Northwestern (Wildcats defender declares for draft)
» T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin (J.J.'s brother intends to enter draft)

CB
» Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State (Will file for early entry)
» Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama (Intends to enter draft)
» Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC (Intends to enter draft)
» Sidney Jones, CB, Washington (Reveals plans for 2017)
» Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State (Buckeyes CB announces draft decision)
» Teez Tabor, CB, Florida (Gators star reveals plans)
» Howard Wilson, CB, Houston (Cougars defender declares for draft)
» Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida (Gators CB announces he'll enter draft)

S
» Jamal Adams, S, LSU (Declares for draft)
» Budda Baker, S, Washington (Reveals plans for 2017)
» Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State (Intends to enter draft)
» Josh Jones, S, N.C. State (Intends to enter draft)
» Montae Nicholson, S, Michigan State (Announces draft intentions)
» Marcus Williams, S, Utah (Utes safety announces draft decision)

 

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Notable players intending to return to school (Alphabetical):

» Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming (Cowboys QB will return to school)
» J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State (Ohio State veteran will return for fifth season)
» Quin Blanding, S, Virginia (Cavaliers star defender returning)
» Jason Cabinda, LB, Penn State (Nittany Lions defender returning to school)
» Mason Cole, C, Michigan (Leaning toward returning to UM)
» Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State (Wolfpack pass rusher to return for 2017)
» Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia (Returning to UGA)
» Brandon Facyson, CB, Virginia Tech (Intends to return for senior year)
» Luke Falk, QB, Washington State (Falk staying in school)
» Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon (Returning for senior year)
» Marquis Haynes, DE, Ole Miss (Staying in school)
» Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan (Wolverine coming back for fifth year)
» Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa (Expects to stay with Hawkeyes)
» Christian LaCouture, DL, LSU (Orgeron confirms Tigers DL will return)
» Harold Landry, DE, Boston College (BC pass rusher returning to school)
» Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State (Lazard decides to return for Cyclones in 2017)
» Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State (Staying in school)
» Tray Matthews, DB, Auburn (Tigers defender intends to return)
» Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma (Heisman candidate says he'll stay in school)
» Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame (McGlinchey says he's not ready to leave)
» Sony Michel, RB, Georgia (Returning to UGA)
» Cody O'Connell, G, Washington State (Intends to return to school)
» Kamryn Pettway, RB, Auburn (Tigers star rusher set to return in 2017)
» Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas (Razorbacks lineman will return to college)
» Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State (QB returning for senior year)
» Dominick Sanders, DB, Georgia (Bulldogs DB intends to return)
» Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama (Intends to return for 2017 season)
» J.K. Scott, P, Alabama (Tide's outstanding punter to return to UA)
» Jordan Thomas, CB, Oklahoma (Staying in school)
» Vita Vea, DT, Washington (Returning to UW)
» James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State (Returning for senior year)
» Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M (Aggies safety tweets draft intentions)
» Ralph Webb, RB, Vanderbilt (Commodore will be back in 2017)

Notable seniors leaning toward draft entry rather than applying for medical hardship waiver:

» Nyeem Wartman-White, LB, Penn State ( Intends to enter draft)

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Offense IN:

  • QB
  • RB
  • FB
  • WR
  • TE
  • OT
  • OG
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Defense IN

  • DT
  1. Malik McDowell, DT/DE, Michigan State - R1 http://draftwire.usa...2017-nfl-draft/
  • DE
  1. Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, TAMU - R1 http://sports.yahoo.com/news/texas-am-de-myles-garrett-a-potential-no-1-pick-declares-for-nfl-draft-030656332.html
  • OLB
  1. TJ Watt, WIS - "early" http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/j-j-watts-brother-declares-for-2017-nfl-draft-t-j-watt-is-a-beast-too/
  • ILB
  • CB
  1. Marshon Lattimore, THE OSU - R1 https://twitter.com/search?q=Lattimore+declares&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch
  • FS
  1. Malik Hooker, THE OSU - R1 http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2017/01/02/malik-hooker-ohio-state-nfl-draft/96087288/
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Saw an announcement in ESPN's crawl yeaterday that Malik McDowell, DT/DE, Michigan State declared he'll enter 2017 draft. He's the #15 player on Kiper's early board and generally considered to be a solid mid to late 1st rounder.

 

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/12/06/michigan-state-dl-malik-mcdowell-will-declare-for-2017-nfl-draft/

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Can I assume that though these guys may have declared, they will still play in their bowl?

 

IIRC, the answer is yes, as long as they haven't hired an agent. They can talk to them, but once they sign- they lose their NCAA eligibility- even if they change their mind and want to play college ball for another year.

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The "2"?

 

Garrett said today he's waiting for his grade. Wants to go top 3. Won't announce until after the bowl one way or the other. Per Edward Ashkoff ESPN.

 

Do you know to which grade is he referring? NFL.com's? If so, I'm not sure why they'd grade an undeclared player with eligibility left.

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The school you listed for D'Onta Foreman.

 

I assume it's referring to the report the NFL gives. But I believe all it will say is "first round." Kid will have to do his own digging (and technically do so without an agent).

 

Given his injury history this year, falling a bit seems very plausible. And A&M has proven quick to pay the insurance premium for juniors deciding to stay. Could get interesting. At least, I hope it gets interesting.

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The "2"?

 

 

Do you know to which grade is he referring? NFL.com's? If so, I'm not sure why they'd grade an undeclared player with eligibility left.

 

It's now allowed under a new ruling that any school may allow up to 5 draft eligible underclassmen in their school pro day and receive feedback in order to make an informed decision on whether to declare or not. However i doubt they could guarantee a "top 3" grade to Myles. He will just have to come to that conclusion himself.

 

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/9/26/13065252/nfl-underclassmen-draft-rule

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The school you listed for D'Onta Foreman.

 

I assume it's referring to the report the NFL gives. But I believe all it will say is "first round." Kid will have to do his own digging (and technically do so without an agent).

 

Given his injury history this year, falling a bit seems very plausible. And A&M has proven quick to pay the insurance premium for juniors deciding to stay. Could get interesting. At least, I hope it gets interesting.

 

Duh... I channeled my inner Aggie (insert "My money and my daughter went to A&M" bumper sticker here) and then went dim.

Aside: My most common salutation to this day is "Howdy"... may be the most endearing of all TAMU traditions.

His injury history is not that significant, is it? I'd think Top 3 is going to have more to do with QB rises.

 

Not to mention that the NFL's "X.X" grade is no guarantee of draft order. I looked and Tunsil, 2016's Top graded player at 7.6, fell to #13... of course he also fell out of a window. Second highest, Buckner 7.2, went at #7 and third, Zeke 7.0, went at #4.

 

However i doubt they could guarantee a "top 3" grade to Myles. He will just have to come to that conclusion himself.

 

Maybe he majored in "number line"... B)

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Garrett didn't have the best statistical season, and that does actually bother me. I remember when we drafted Mingo, and I was VERY concerned about his lack of QB sacks. I don't remember what he had during his last year of college ball, but I believe it was around 4. To me, that's unacceptable, but whatever. Nate Orchard had a million sacks, and we haven't seen too much out of him (obviously he was hurt, and made some good plays at the end of last year).

 

We all know how the combine and private workouts drive the draft, and God only knows what Myles Garrett will show us. He COULD display some eye-popping numbers, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him measure up at an official 6'4, 265 pounds, and running a sub 4.6 (4.58 or something close). He'll also jump about 40 inches too. I don't know what his shuttle will be, but I assume something Retard. He's a fluid athlete, and doesn't have one hint of stiffness (I'm looking at YOU Ogbah). I expect Jonathan Allen to have equally impressive numbers.

 

Cool link to Garrett highlights:

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2652678-why-myles-garrett-is-a-better-nfl-draft-prospect-than-jadeveon-clowney

 

Also, according to http://tamu.247sports.com/Bolt/Myles-Garrett-shows-off-ridiculous-athleticism-35084082 , Garrett ran a 4.46 40 and jumped 40 inches. Now, I don't like to believe "independent" measurements...but lord. We all know that football isn't about just numbers, but the impressive thing about Garrett is just how stout he is against the run. He's no one trick pony.

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Jiggins-We pretty well documented the early high ankle sprain since the 1st half of the Ark. game kept him totally out of 2 games and playing on one wheel most of the rest of the games. So this year is the aberration, not the norm. If you want a real representation then watch the OT win over UCLA or against Auburn before he got hurt.

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There's no way Garrett ran a 4.46 40.

 

Hand timed? Sure there is... easily translates to a combine time of 4.6-ish tho.

 

What'll count tho is his 10-yd split... I'm guessing 1.65-ish.

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Christian McCaffrey declared earlier today.

 

While I doubt they take a RB in Rnd 1, this fit just screams NE Pats to me...

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Christian McCaffrey declared earlier today.

 

 

Talk about a PLAYER! I just love the way he plays. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up, but he WOULD make the Pats even more scary than they already are.

 

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Probably depends on whether a team starts a RB run early.

 

The RB class of 2017 could yield as many as five 1st rounders. It is being touted as the most talented since 2008, the last time five went in the first. But in addition to 2017's obvious quality at the top, it is also seen as one of the deepest at the position. That, plus the relative devaluing of the position, might push the group as a whole down the board.

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?position=RB&type=position

 

Scan the above list and you realize even 2016 did not exactly suck yielding a few quality starters and a few more role playing RBs.

 

Scan further and you'll come across a few "where-are-they-now" names, e.g., Beanie Wells.

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Talk about a PLAYER! I just love the way he plays. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up, but he WOULD make the Pats even more scary than they already are.

 

Mike

Between McCaffrey and Switzer out of UNC, BB should be loving this draft from an offensive weapons stand point.

 

They might be in the market for a TE as well and there seem to be a few interesting options this year.

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They might be in the market for a TE as well and there seem to be a few interesting options this year.

 

Yup... Butt just won the Mackey and has stud written all over him. Then there's BAMA's Howard and Clemson's Leggett.

 

A couple of them can even block, too... what a concept...

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I've been harping on about getting a new TE for a while now. One that can catch and block? Sorry big play barnidge, you're now second on the depth chart.

 

 

Can't see pats making TE a priority btw, with Gronk and Bennett

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Can't see pats making TE a priority btw, with Gronk and Bennett

 

Tough to predict the Pats... very BPA driven and not a lot of sentimentality has been displayed during the BB years.

 

Gronk, while signed thru 2020, has injury issues and a contract that is only cap unfriendly thru 2017.

 

Bennett is only rented thru this season.

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