2012 Draft: Early Entrants

[DraftBoy]

This first post will get updated with the official names only, Im starting this thread now because rumors are beginning to fly of players leaving early and I want to track them. If you find a player leaving early please post it here with a link to confirm it. It has to say the player has declared not that he is thinking about it in order for me to put them on the list.

[DraftBoy]

Mississippi State DT likely to enter draft:
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/11/29/2596925/report-mississippi-state-dt-fletcher-cox-to-enter-2012-nfl-draft

[Ed]

So where does Cox project to be picked right now? It sounds like he'd be a good fit as a 3-4 DE. As a 3 year starter for an SEC team, he seems like a Buddy Nix kind of guy.

[DraftBoy]

So where does Cox project to be picked right now? It sounds like he'd be a good fit as a 3-4 DE. As a 3 year starter for an SEC team, he seems like a Buddy Nix kind of guy.

More penetration than hold the POA type guy but he could make the transition. Right now 2nd-4th Round. Has quietly had a very good year on a very disappointing Miss State team.

[DraftBoy]

VT RB David Wilson has submitted his paper work to the NFL Advisory Committee:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/hokies-journal/post/hokies-running-back-david-wilson-will-submit-paperwork-for-nfl-draft-advisory-board/2011/11/29/gIQAoTzOAO_blog.html

[DraftBoy]

Miami OL Brandon Washington WILL NOT DECLARE for the 2012 draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/33589138

[DraftBoy]

CB Micah Hyde WILL NOT DECLARE for the 2012 draft.

http://thegazette.com/2011/11/24/323816/

[DraftBoy]

Wisconsin RB Montee Ball to submit name for NFL Draft Advisory Committee:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/wisconsin-s-ball-sets-records-for-touchdowns/article_4b7da521-4c45-5015-9858-04732e9c849e.html

[DraftBoy]

Eight Players Reportedly Looking To Declare, Two Staying:
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012-nfl-draft-underclassmen-status/

[DraftBoy]

Quite a few more names added to the BBD list;

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012-nfl-draft-underclassmen-status/

[k-oneputt]

Barkley's papers are in.

[methos4ever]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-matt-barkley-20111201,0,1287774.story
Here's the story

[Ed]

I think Barkley may end up staying. He'd have a chance to play for a national championship next year and be the #1 pick.

Not a bad option to me. Live it up at USC for one more year, be better prepared for the NFL and make more money.

[k-oneputt]

If Barkley stays, which I don't think he will, they will be top-5 going into the season.

[methos4ever]

If Barkley stays, which I don't think he will, they will be top-5 going into the season.
Is this the last year of sanctions or do they still have one more for bowls, etc?

[DraftBoy]

Is this the last year of sanctions or do they still have one more for bowls, etc?
Last year.

[DraftBoy]

Huge junior just announced he was staying in school, and could have major implications on another junior staying.

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012-nfl-draft-underclassmen-status/

[Ed]

I assume you're talking about Matt Kalil. Is the other junior you're talking about Barkley?

I think Kalik staying could hurt the Bills since he would likely be picked before the Bills selection allowing a potential top defender to drop.

[DraftBoy]

I assume you're talking about Matt Kalil. Is the other junior you're talking about Barkley?

I think Kalik staying could hurt the Bills since he would likely be picked before the Bills selection allowing a potential top defender to drop.

Si.

Could be, a lot still up in the air.

[X-Era]

Manti Teo is staying at ND:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/12/manti-teo-wont-be-entering-the-draft/

[X-Era]

Matt Kalil link (going pro):

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/15/usc-tackle-matt-kalil-will-go-pro/

[k-oneputt]

S. Henderson and B. Washington, The "U".

[DraftBoy]

I have 56 names with updates currently;
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012-nfl-draft-underclassmen-status/

[methos4ever]

Chandler Jones, Syracuse, per team - http://suathletics.syr.edu/news/2011/12/30/FB_1230113333.aspx

[DraftBoy]

23 juniors now declared
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012-nfl-draft-underclassmen-status/

[psubills62]

Just so you know, Gerald Hodges said he submitted his paperwork to the NFL Advisory Committee, but he also said he's staying in school even if he got a first round grade.

Here's a link for the first part of that sentence, don't have a link for the second part:
http://psuinthenfl.com/nfl-draft/gerald-hodges-jordan-hill-to-test-nfl-waters/

[methos4ever]

Osweiler in officially - http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010612aab.html

Thoughts X or DB?

I'm intrigued with his mobility, accuracy and arm despite his height...

[DraftBoy]

Osweiler in officially - http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010612aab.html

Thoughts X or DB?

I'm intrigued with his mobility, accuracy and arm despite his height...

Bad decision.

[methos4ever]

Bad decision.
As a Pitt alum, part of it I think is him not trusting Graham and deciding that he's graduated so he'll roll the dice...