List of 2016 NFL draft early entrants
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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
[edit]The following players were granted special eligibility to enter the 2016 draft:[1]
References
[edit]- Early entrant references
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- ^ Reedy, Joe (January 6, 2016). "Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo declares for NFL draft". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Kersey, Jason (January 2, 2016). "Oklahoma football: Dominique Alexander declares for 2016 NFL Draft". NewsOK. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
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- ^ Westerholm, Russell (January 19, 2016). "Peyton Barber NFL Decision a Surprise, But it Makes Sense". University Herald. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (January 5, 2016). "Vonn Bell of Ohio State intends to enter 2016 NFL Draft". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Caleb Orobosa Benenoch [@CalebBenenoch] (December 31, 2015). "To my Bruin Family" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Werner, John (January 13, 2016). "Baylor DT Billings declaring for NFL draft". WacoTrib.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
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- ^ Crumpton, Tony (January 5, 2016). "Clemson LB to enter NFL draft". tigernet.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
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- ^ "Pittsburgh WR Tyler Boyd will apply for early draft eligibility". NFL.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Daniel Braverman to Enter NFL Draft".
- ^ Hope, Dan (November 10, 2015). "Notes: Zac Brooks to graduate in December, pursue NFL career". Independent Mail. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (January 6, 2016). "Mississippi State's Beniquez Brown of Florence to enter 2016 NFL draft". AL.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Chirinos, Christy (December 28, 2015). "Hurricanes DB Artie Burns to declare for NFL draft". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ McMurphy, Brett (December 28, 2015). "UCLA's first-team All-Pac-12 DT Kenny Clark to enter NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ Jeyarajah, Shehan (December 5, 2015). "Baylor WR Corey Coleman will forego his senior year, leave early for the NFL Draft". Dallas News. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Fraychineaud, Jason (January 6, 2016). "OT Shon Coleman announces decision to turn pro, enter 2016 NFL Draft". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (January 11, 2016). "Arkansas RB Alex Collins headed to 2016 NFL draft". AL.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ McKewon, Sam (December 27, 2015). "Maliek Collins declares for NFL draft; 'Thank you to all Husker fans'". Omaha.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ Rexrode, Joe (January 6, 2016). "MSU's Conklin leaving early for NFL draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Kendall, Josh (November 24, 2015). "Pharoh Cooper to turn pro after USC season ends". The State. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- ^ Cripe, Chadd. "Update: Boise State DE Kamalei Correa enters NFL Draft". idahostatesman.com. Idaho Statesman.
- ^ Bonagura, Kyle (December 16, 2015). "Su'a Cravens to enter NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
- ^ Wang, Jack (January 12, 2016). "UCLA WR Thomas Duarte is sixth Bruin to leave for NFL". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (November 21, 2015). "Ezekiel Elliott says he won't be returning to Ohio State in 2016". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^ "Delaware punter Enderson to pursure NFL opportunity". Fox Sports. January 12, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (November 29, 2015). "LB Leonard Floyd says he won't return to Georgia". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ^ Bitter, Andy (December 15, 2015). "Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller signs with agent, will enter NFL draft". Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ Skrbina, Paul (January 4, 2016). "Roman grad Fuller to declare for NFL draft". Philly.com. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Schad, Joe (December 30, 2015). "Cal QB Jared Goff plans to enter NFL draft, source says". ESPN. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ Haines, Brian (January 13, 2016). "Clemson's Green declares for NFL Draft". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Giglio, Joe (January 6, 2016). "NC State's David J. Grinnage enters NFL draft". The News & Observer. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Boren, Cindy (January 3, 2016). "Another Gronk in the NFL? Yes, please. Glenn Gronkowski to declare for draft". Concord Monitor. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Christian Hackenberg declares for draft after suffering injury". NFL.com.
- ^ De La Torre, Nick (December 5, 2015). "Vernon Hargreaves III to enter NFL Draft". GatorCountry.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Ferrell, Scott (January 6, 2016). "LSU's Jerald Hawkins declares for NFL Draft". Shreveport Times. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Mazzolini, AJ (January 16, 2016). "Griz WR Henderson declares for NFL draft, leaves school early". The Montana Standard. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Zenitz, Matt (January 15, 2016). "Alabama stars Derrick Henry, A'Shawn Robinson declare for NFL draft". AL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ Ostendorf, Greg (January 4, 2016). "Razorbacks Hunter Henry, Denver Kirkland declare for NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Willman, Al (January 14, 2016). "Willie Henry leaving UM to enter NFL draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Brohard, Mike (January 13, 2016). "Colorado State receiver Rashard Higgins declares for NFL Draft". Times-Call. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Wilner, Jon (January 4, 2016). "Stanford tight end Austin Hooper headed to NFL". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Moyer, Josh (December 28, 2015). "Jordan Howard leaving Hoosiers, enters draft". ESPN. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ Jeyarajah, Shehan (January 4, 2016). "Baylor CB Xavien Howard declares for 2016 NFL Draft". SportsDay. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Perroni, Brian (January 2, 2016). "Texas A&M OL Germain Ifedi to enter NFL Draft". 247 Sports. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (October 6, 2015). "UCLA's Mora: Myles Jack to apply for entry into 2016 NFL Draft". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ^ Stirn, Josh (December 17, 2015). "Terps DL Quinton Jefferson Declares for NFL Draft". 247 Sports. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ "Austin Johnson leaving Penn State for NFL draft". Fox Sports. January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Melby, Rich (December 27, 2015). "Cayleb Jones to declare for NFL Draft". KVOA. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ Coker, Reid (January 5, 2016). "Chris Jones Declares for 2016 NFL Draft". SB Nation. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Bratton, Michael Wayne (January 4, 2016). "Denver Kirkland also declares for the 2016 NFL Draft". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "IU's Darius Latham declares for NFL draft".
- ^ "Kenny Lawler To Declare For 2016 NFL Draft". The Bear Insider. January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (December 8, 2015). "Shaq Lawson intends to enter NFL Draft". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ @Rand_Getlin (December 8, 2015). "Multiple sources tell me Ohio State LB Darron Lee is strongly considering applying for entry into the 2016 NFL Draft" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Roger Lewis Declares For NFL Draft". 13 ABC. January 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Logan, Scott (December 22, 2015). "Rutgers Linebacker Steve Longa Declares for 2016 NFL Draft". New Brunswick Today. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Parr, Dan (December 31, 2015). "Paxton Lynch intends to apply for early entry into 2016 NFL Draft". NFL. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ Seger, Eric (January 4, 2016). "Wide Receiver Jalin Marshall to Forgo Remaining Eligibility, Leave Ohio State Early in Favor of 2016 NFL Draft". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c "UF's Kelvin Taylor, Demarcus Robinson, Alex McCalister to draft". ESPN. December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
- ^ Woodley, Mark (January 15, 2016). "UNI's McMakin to declare for NFL draft". KWWL. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Matt (January 6, 2016). "Florida Gators' Keanu Neal declares for 2016 NFL draft". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Stubbs, Roman (November 30, 2015). "Maryland's Yannick Ngakoue headed for NFL draft". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Low, Chris (December 20, 2015). "Robert Nkemdiche suspended for Sugar Bowl". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ Hooker, Dave (January 18, 2016). "Report: Marquez North to enter NFL Draft". SEC Country. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (January 6, 2016). "Oklahoma State's Emmanuel Ogbah intends to enter 2016 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Bonagura, Kyle (December 29, 2015). "UCLA RB Paul Perkins will enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ Briggs, David (January 4, 2016). "OSU safety Powell 5th to declare for NFL draft". Toledo Blade. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Fortuna, Matt (January 2, 2016). "Irish's C.J. Prosise to enter NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "FSU's Jalen Ramsey to enter 2016 NFL draft". WTSP. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Wang, Jack (December 23, 2015). "UCLA OL Alex Redmond signs with agent, will enter NFL draft". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Bromberg, Nick (December 26, 2015). "Texas DT Hassan Ridgeway declares for NFL draft". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ Smith, James (January 7, 2016). "Former LSU CB Rashard Robinson declares for the NFL Draft". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ Fortuna, Matt (January 4, 2016). "Notre Dame CB KeiVarae Russell declares for NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Kersey, Jason (January 1, 2016). "Oklahoma football: Zack Sanchez declares for 2016 NFL Draft". NewsOK. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Horowitz, Gary (January 4, 2016). "OSU's Seumalo expected to declare for 2016 NFL Draft". Statesman Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood declares for NFL draft". Sports Illustrated. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Skrbina, Paul (January 11, 2016). "Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith opts for NFL draft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ Seybert, Zach (December 18, 2015). "EKU DE Noah Spence signs with Relativity Sports". Sports Agent Blog. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Cooper, Sam (December 21, 2015). "As expected, Notre Dame OT Ronnie Stanley will enter NFL draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph (January 5, 2016). "Michael Thomas Declares for 2016 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ @RonCuse13 (December 24, 2015). "I will be entering the 2016 NFL Draft #CuseNation 🍊💦 #13" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Marshall's Tindal says he is entering NFL Draft". Charleston Gazette-Mail. December 28, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ "Laquon Treadwell leaning toward applying for early draft entry". NFL.com.
- ^ "Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil entering 2016 NFL Draft". NBC Sports. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Vogel, Brandon (January 11, 2016). "Vincent Valentine Declares for NFL Draft". Hail Varsity. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ "List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2016 NFL Draft". NFL.com. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Joe Schad [@schadjoe] (January 14, 2016). "Utah State junior LB Nick Vigil said Thursday he has sent his paperwork in, officially applying for the NFL Draft" (Tweet). Retrieved January 14, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Wallace leaving San Jose State early to enter NFL draft". San Jose Mercury News. December 27, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ "Huskies RB Dwayne Washington leaving UW to pursue the NFL". Archived from the original on May 5, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Fraychineaud, Jason (January 5, 2016). "Vanderbilt OLB Stephen Weatherly to enter 2016 NFL Draft". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Bonner, Michael (January 1, 2016). "De'Runnya Wilson declares for NFL Draft on Instagram". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Worley entering NFL draft". The Exponent Telegram. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Smith, Michael (December 19, 2015). "Arizona's Scooby Wright says he'll enter the NFL draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Stevens, Matthew (January 13, 2016). "REPORT: Auburn RT Avery Young declares for NFL Draft". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ a b "List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2016 NFL Draft". National Football League. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.