NFL Announces 70 Underclassmen Eligible for 2025 Draft

The list includes 55 players granted special eligibility and 15 who qualified after completing degree requirements.

Overview

The NFL has confirmed 70 underclassmen eligible for the 2025 draft, including 55 with special eligibility and 15 graduates with remaining college eligibility.
Notable names include Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, and Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.
Players from Ohio State and Notre Dame, participating in the College Football Playoff National Championship, have until January 24 to declare for the draft.
The 2025 draft will take place from April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the NFL Scouting Combine scheduled for February 24 to March 3 in Indianapolis.
The number of underclassmen declaring for the draft has risen slightly from 2024 but remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels.