{"id":6780,"date":"2026-01-14T10:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6780"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:35:32","slug":"declared-underclassmen-for-nfl-draft-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/declared-underclassmen-for-nfl-draft-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Declared Underclassmen for NFL Draft QB Dante Moore Remains at Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

January 15, 2026 – updated<\/h4>\n

Draft Insiders’ NFL Draft Prospects<\/em>
\nDeclaration Day – January 14th<\/h4>\n

QB Dante Moore Returns to Oregon
\nLB Sonny Styles Joins Buckeye’s\u00a0 Underclassmen<\/h3>\n

Highly regarded Oregon QB Dante Moore gave up a chance to be a top pick in the 2026 NFL draft. He projected among the top 2-4 prospects in the NFL Draft 2026. He comes off a terrible performance vs #1 Indiana in the CFP Semi-finals which probably influenced his decision. He projects near the top of a very talented QB class for 2027.<\/p>\n

By going back to Oregon, Moore, 20, gave up a chance to make nearly $50 million in guaranteed money. Last year’s #2 pick, Travis Hunter, made $46.65 million fully guaranteed, and that number projects to go up this year.\u00a0 Moore, in his first season as a full-time starter, led Oregon to the CFP semifinals. He has started only 20 games as a college quarterback which is marginal experience for a young NFL starter.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Moore threw for 3,565 yards and 30 TD for the Ducks. He completed 71.8% of his passes and threw 10 interceptions. He led the Ducks to the national semi-finals vs Indiana. He completed his off the worst performance of his short career vs undefeated #1 Indiana. He threw an interception on the first play of the game and had two fumbles in the Hoosiers blowout win, 56-22.\u00a0Moore carries a blue chip grade and with additional vital experience at the position, he will compete for the top overall selection in the NFL Draft 2027 with Texas QB Arch Manning.<\/p>\n

LB Sonny Styles joins a talented group of Ohio State underclassmen with many #1 picks especially on the defensive side of the ball. Styles carries a first round grade and a high level of development.\u00a0 He figures in the late part of the first round currently. He is expected to play in the Senior Bowl and participate in the NFL Combine next month.<\/p>\n

Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman Declares for Draft
\nTight Ends Kenyon Sadiq and\u00a0 Max Klare Enter NFL Draft<\/h3>\n

Ohio State\u2019s DT Kayden McDonald Joins LB Arvell Reese, Safety Caleb Downs and WR Carnell Tate\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAlabama QB Ty Simpson Officially Declares for NFL Draft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Updated Jan. 15<\/strong>
\nFrank Coyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today is Declaration day for Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2026 with the exception of players in CFP natioinal title game on Jan. 19th. They will have until Jan 23rd to decide to stay in school or declare for the NFL Draft. Tight ends, Kenyon Sadiq and Max Klare entered yesterday to elevate the TE class significantly.<\/p>\n

Ohio State\u2019s DT Kayden McDonald and LB Arvell Reese joined safety Caleb Downs and wideout Carnell Tate 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. 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 and declared for the draft shortly afterwards. He ranks in the top ten selections currently in our new Top 150 pro prospect rankings in DraftInsiders.com current updated Newsletter.<\/p>\n

Underclassmen Dates<\/strong>
\nWith 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.<\/p>\n

The traditional deadline for underclassmen to submit a petition to the league is Jan. 14. An extended deadline of Jan. 23 is exclusively for underclassmen on teams participating in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. Players have a three day window to rescind their decision and reenter the college ranks.<\/p>\n

The upcoming NFL Draft will attract another strong group of underclassmen. Recently, numbers of underclassmen have fallend with the advent of the NIL and players moving easily in the transfer portal the d number of underclassmen have fallen annually.<\/p>\n

Expect many new additions here over the day. This draft class will be a very heavy offensive talent group from both the underclassmen and senior classes.<\/p>\n

In addition, to the 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

With direct payments from schools to players now allowed, plus the NFL still having a rookie wage scale, you could see even more kids elect to return to college football this season.<\/p>\n

Here is a school by school breakdown of who is in at this point. We will update this page through the league\u2019s official underclassmen announcement date which will be Jan 23rd.<\/p>\n

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

By school \/ alphabetically<\/strong>
\nCheck Web site \u2013 draftinsiders.com for Updated List of Underclassmen thru late January
\nPlayers can opt out after declaring within the Declaration dates with a three day period to rescind their decision.<\/p>\n

Alabama
\nParker Brailsford
\nOT Kadyn Proctor
\nQB Ty Simpson<\/p>\n

Arizona
\nS Genesis Smith<\/p>\n

Arizona State
\nCB Keith Abney II
\nWR Jordyn Tyson<\/p>\n

Auburn
\nEdge Keldric Faulk
\nOC Connor Lew<\/p>\n

Boise State
\nOT Kage Casey<\/p>\n

Boston College
\nOT Jude Bowry<\/p>\n

Buffalo
\nLB Red Murdock<\/p>\n

BYU
\nLB Isaiah Glasker
\nDT Keanu Tanuvasa
\nP Sam Vander Haar<\/p>\n

Clemson
\nEdge T.J. Parker
\nCB Avieon Terrell
\nWR Antonio Williams
\nDT Peter Woods<\/p>\n

Duke
\nOL Brian Parker II
\nEdge Wesley Williams<\/p>\n

Florida
\nDT Caleb Banks<\/p>\n

Florida State
\nQB Thomas Castillanos
\nCB Earl Little<\/p>\n

Georgia
\nLB CJ Allen
\nWR Zachariah Branch
\nTE Oscar Delp
\nOT Monroe Freeling
\nDT Chrisitan Miller
\nP Brett Thorson<\/p>\n

LSU
\nWR Aaron Anderson II<\/p>\n

Michigan
\nTE Marlin Klein<\/p>\n

Michigan State
\nP Ryan Eckley<\/p>\n

Missouri
\nLB Josiah Trotter<\/p>\n

Nebraska
\nRB Emmett Johnson<\/p>\n

Northwestern
\nEdge Anto Saka<\/p>\n

Notre Dame
\nRB Jeremiyah Love
\nRB Jadarian Price
\nOL Billy Schrauth
\nOL Aamil Wagner<\/p>\n

Ohio State
\nS Caleb Downs
\nTE Max Klare
\nDT Kayden McDonald
\nLB Arvell Reese
\nLB Sonny Styles
\nWR Carnell Tate<\/p>\n

Oklahoma
\nLB Owen Heinecke<\/p>\n

Oregon
\nTE Kenyon Sadiq
\nS Dillon Thieneman<\/p>\n

Penn State
\nOL Olaivavega Ioane<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh
\nLB Kyle Louis<\/p>\n

South Carolina
\nCB Brandon Cisse
\nRB Rahsul Faison
\nS Jalon Kilgore<\/p>\n

Stanford
\nCB Collin Wright<\/p>\n

Tennessee
\nWR Chris Brazzell II
\nLB Arion Carter
\nCB Colton Hood
\nCB Jermod McCoy<\/p>\n

Texas
\nTE Jack Endries
\nLB Anthony Hill Jr.
\nCB Malik Muhammed<\/p>\n

Texas A&M
\nOG Chase Bisontis
\nWR KC Concepcion
\nLB Taurean York<\/p>\n

USC
\nWR Ja\u2019Kobi Lane
\nWR Makai Lemon
\nS Kamari Ramsey<\/p>\n

Utah
\nOT Spencer Fano
\nEdge Logan Fano
\nOT Caleb Lomu<\/p>\n

Washington
\nWR Denzel Boston
\nRB Jonah Coleman<\/p>\n

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