{"id":10268,"date":"2023-01-23T15:05:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/college-football-prospect-given-special-qualification-in-2023-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2023-01-23T15:05:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:05:10","slug":"college-football-prospect-given-special-qualification-in-2023-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/college-football-prospect-given-special-qualification-in-2023-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"College football prospect given special qualification in 2023 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"157.73173016864\"><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p>The process leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft was well underway, and some players, called underclassmen, were still waiting to get official word from the NFL to participate in the process.<\/p>\n<p>That list includes some of the top players coming out of the college football ranks and turning pro for the next season.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of players made public by NFL insider Tom Pelissero.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"2023-nfl-draft-players-granted-special-eligibility\">2023 NFL Draft: Players Get Special Entitlements<\/h2>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 620px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTg4NDc4NjE2ODk4OTA2MDU5\/cj-stroud-ohio-state.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTg4NDc4NjE2ODk4OTA2MDU5\/cj-stroud-ohio-state.webp 620w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 620px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTg4NDc4NjE2ODk4OTA2MDU5\/cj-stroud-ohio-state.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTg4NDc4NjE2ODk4OTA2MDU5\/cj-stroud-ohio-state.jpg 620w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Team Schedule, Rankings\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTg4NDc4NjE2ODk4OTA2MDU5\/cj-stroud-ohio-state.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Quarterback: <\/strong>Tanner McKee (Stanford), Anthony Richardson (Florida), CJ Stroud (Ohio)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Running back: <\/strong>Israel Avanikanda (Pittsburgh), Devon Acaine (Texas A&#038;M), Tank Bigsby (Auburn), Zach Evans (Ole Miss), Jamar Gibbs (Alabama), Dewayne McBride (UAB), Kendre Miller (TCU), Keaton Mitchell (ECU) , Lou Nichols (Central Michigan), Bijan Robinson (Texas), Sean Tucker (Syracuse), Deuce Vaughan (Kansas)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p><strong>Wide receiver: <\/strong>Jordan Addison (USC), Cation Butte (LSU), Josh Downes (UNC), Jalyn Hyatt (Tennessee), Rakim Jarrett (Maryland), Quentin Johnston (TCU), Marvin Mims (Oklahoma), Tyler Scott (Cincinnati), Jackson Smith-Niziba (Ohio), Parker Washington (Pennsylvania)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Offensive line: <\/strong>Anthony Bradford (LSU), Anton Harrison (Oklahoma), Broderick Jones (Georgia), Peter Skoronski (Northwestern), Joseph Tipman (Wisconsin), Luke Wipler (Ohio)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p><strong>tight end: <\/strong>Darnell Washington (Georgia), Brenton Strange (Pennsylvania), Michael Mayer (Notre Dame Cathedral), Tucker Kraft (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defender: <\/strong>MJ Anderson (Iowa), Felix Anudike-Uzoma (Kansas), Miles Murphy (Clemson), BJ Ojulari (LSU), Tri Tuiprotu (USC), Lucas Van Ness (Iowa), Colby Wooden (Auburn)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Defensive tackle: <\/strong>Bryan Bresee (Clemson), Jalen Carter (Georgia), Gervon Dexter (Florida), Calijah Kancey (Pittsburgh), J-Min Pelly (Calgary), Jaquelin Roy (LSU)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Linebacker: <\/strong>Nick Herbig (Wisconsin), Drew Sanders (Arkansas), Noah Sewell (Oregon)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defensive back: <\/strong>Alex Austin (Oregon), Deonte Banks (Maryland), Brian Branch (Alabama), Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi), Christian Gonzalez (Oregon), Brandon Hill (Pittsburgh), Antonio Johnson (Texas A&#038;M), Jayron Jones (Texas A&#038;M), Brandon Joseph (Notre Dame), Cameron Mitchell (Northwest), Clark Phillips (Utah), Joey Porter (Pennsylvania State University), Eli Ricks (Alabama), Kelly Ringo (Georgia), Cam Smith (South Carolina), Rashad Torrence (Florida), Carrington Valentine (Kentucky), Garrett Williams (Syracuse)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"granted-special-eligibility-fulfilled-degree-requirements\">Special qualifications granted and degree requirements achieved<\/h2>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 620px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTkyODE1NzU3MDE1MzkzNTAx\/alabama-football.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTkyODE1NzU3MDE1MzkzNTAx\/alabama-football.webp 620w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 620px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTkyODE1NzU3MDE1MzkzNTAx\/alabama-football.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTkyODE1NzU3MDE1MzkzNTAx\/alabama-football.jpg 620w\"><img class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Alabama Crimson Tide College Football Team Schedule, Rankings\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTkyODE1NzU3MDE1MzkzNTAx\/alabama-football.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Quarterback: <\/strong>Bryce Young (Alabama)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p><strong>Running back: <\/strong>Evan Hull (Northwest), Tige Spears (Tulane)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p><strong>Wide receiver: <\/strong>DeMario Douglas (Liberty)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Offensive line: <\/strong>Paris Johnson (Ohio), Warren McLendon (Georgia)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defensive end: <\/strong>Isaiah Fosky (Notre Dame), Mike Morris (Michigan)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p><strong>Defensive tackle: <\/strong>Maji Smith (Michigan)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Linebacker: <\/strong>Will Anderson (Alabama), Trenton Simpson (Clemson)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p><strong>Defensive back: <\/strong>Ronnie Hickman (Ohio), DJ Turner (Michigan)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inquired-but-won-t-need-special-eligibility\">I inquired, but no special qualifications are required<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Quarterback: <\/strong>Hank Bahamier (Boise State University)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<p><strong>Wide receiver: <\/strong>Aeneas Smith (Texas A&#038;M)<\/p>\n<p><strong>tight end: <\/strong>Jahleel Billingsley (Texas), Luke Musgrave (Oregon)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<p>(<a 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