{"id":6741,"date":"2026-01-07T13:28:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6741"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:37:24","slug":"declared-underclassmen-for-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/declared-underclassmen-for-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Declared Underclassmen for NFL Draft LB Arvell Reese Joins S Caleb Downs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Declared Underclassmen for NFL Draft\"\"<\/h3>\n

Ohio State’s DT Kayden McDonald Joins LB Arvell Reese and Safety\u00a0 Caleb Downs for NFL Draft
\nAlabama QB Ty Simpson & Ohio St WR Carnell Tate Declare for NFL Draft
\nLinebacker CJ Allen & Wideout Branch Join Growing List of Playmakers\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Updated Jan. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Frank Coyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the key CFP natioinal title game here for Jan. 19, the declaration date has opened for the transfer portal with many top draft selections expected to make decisions on turning pro. Ohio State’s DT Kayden McDonald, LB Arvell Reese has joined safety Caleb Downs as the next blue chip prospects to enter the NFL Draft. Reese and Downs carry top 3-5 grades at this point after outstanding careers in a number of roles in the Buckeyes heralded defense. Wideout Carnell Tate looks to become the next Buckeye receiver to be drafted in the first round.\u00a0 The Georgia Bulldogs lost linebacker CJ Allen and wideout Zachariah Branch after impressive 2025 performances. OT Spencer Fano of Utah sat out his team\u2019s bowl game after an excellent 2025 performance. He ranks in the top ten selections currently in our new Top 150 pro prospect rankings in DraftInsiders.com current\u00a0 updated Newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Underclassmen Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a0 With the NFL allowing draft-eligible underclassmen to participate in college all-star games, an early deadline of Jan. 5 gives players an opportunity to submit their petitions for special eligibility to the league sooner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The traditional deadline for underclassmen to submit a petition to the league is Jan. 14.\u00a0<\/strong> An extended deadline of Jan. 23 is exclusively for underclassmen on teams participating in the College Football Playoff National Championship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The upcoming NFL Draft will attract another strong group of underclassmen. Each year a high number of underclassmen decided to turn pro with 100 prospects annually entering the NFL ranks. With the advent of the NIL and players moving easily in the transfer portal former record number of underclassmen has been safe recently. The deadline period approaches between Jan 5th\u00a0and Jan. 23rd. Expect many new additions here over the next few days. This draft class will be a very heavy offensive talent group from both the underclassmen and senior classes.<\/p>\n

In addition, to the large number of underclassmen entering the pro ranks, many players opted out of their bowl game to prepare for the demanding NFL Draft postseason preparation. Both the All-star weeks and NFL Combine along with the critical pro day events become lasting impressions for a prospects final draft grade. These players have increased in recent years and this is a recent disturbing development with key players ending their college careers prior to their team\u2019s most important postseason bowl game on the agenda.<\/p>\n

Declared Underclassmen \u2013 Top Pro Prospects\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>By school \/ alphabetically<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check Web site \u2013 draftinsiders.com for Updated List of Underclassmen thru late January<\/strong>
\nPlayers can opt out after declaring within the Declaration period. Runner L J Martin of BYU has done just that after getting a 3rd day grade.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAlabama<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OC Parker Brailsford\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OT Kadyn Proctor<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0QB Ty Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arizona State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Keith Abney II<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>WR Jordyn Tyson<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAuburn<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edge Keldric Faulk<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 OC Connor Lew<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boise State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>OT Kage Casey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston College<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OT Jude Bowry<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBuffalo<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 LB Red Murdock
\n<\/strong>
\nBYU<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB Isaiah Glasker<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>DT Keanu Tanuvasa<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 P Sam Vander Haar<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nClemson<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edge T.J. Parker<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Avieon Terrell<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Antonio Williams<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DT Peter Woods<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDuke<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OL Brian Parker II<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFlorida<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DT Caleb Banks<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFlorida State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 QB Thomas Castillanos<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0CB Earl Little<\/strong><\/p>\n

Georgia<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 LB CJ Allen
\nWR Zachariah Branch\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0OT Monroe Freeling<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 DT Chrisitan Miller<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLSU<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Aaron Anderson II<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michigan\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TE Marlin Klein<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMichigan State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 P Ryan Eckley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missouri<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 LB Josiah Trotter\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nebraska<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RB Emmett Johnson<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nNorthwestern<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edge Anto Saka<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nNotre Dame<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RB Jeremiyah Love<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RB Jadarian Price<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OL Billy Schrauth \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OL Aamil Wagner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ohio State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 S Caleb Downs\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0DT\u00a0 Kayden McDonald\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0LB Arvell Reese<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0WR Carnell Tate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oklahoma<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB Owen Heinecke<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nPenn State<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OL Olaivavega Ioane<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nPittsburgh<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB Kyle Louis<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSouth Carolina<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Brandon Cisse<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0RB Rahsul Faison<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0S Jalon Kilgore<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nStanford<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Collin Wright<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTennessee<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Chris Brazzell II<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB Arion Carter<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Colton Hood<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0CB Jermod McCoy<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTexas<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 TE Jack Endries<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 LB Anthony Hill Jr.<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB Malik Muhammed<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Texas A&M<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 OG Chase Bisontis<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 WR KC Concepcion<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 LB Taurean York<\/strong><\/p>\n

USC<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Ja\u2019Kobi Lane<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Makai Lemon<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S Kamari Ramsey<\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nUtah<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 OT Spencer Fano<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edge Logan Fano<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 OT Caleb Lomu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Washington<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR Denzel Boston<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RB Jonah Coleman<\/strong><\/p>\n

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