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That's a record number...so 92...that's almost 3 full rounds and would represent 36 percent of the entire draft...if they all get drafted.
Here is what Walter Campbell thought of the 3 Vols that declared.
Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 268.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2017): 1.
This decision can't have shocked anyone. Derek Barnett was one of the top pass-rushers in the country this past season, accumulating 13 sacks. He also set the school record for most sacks (33) over a career. He had nothing left to prove at Tennessee, and he's a likely top-10 pick, making his choice a no-brainer. I currently have him No. 8 to the Bengals in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft.
The Verdict: Obvious move
Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2017): 5-7.
Josh Malone made some clutch catches for Tennessee this season, and he finished with 50 receptions for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns. That could be attributed to the struggles at quarterback. Still, Malone isn't considered to be anything more than a third-day prospect. With that in mind, I can't say I support Malone's decision.
The Verdict: Bad move
Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Height: 5-10. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2017): 1-2.
I wrote earlier that I'm fully behind any running back declaring when he's been projected to be chosen in the first four rounds. Alvin Kamara is much better than that, as he projects as a second-rounder who has a shot to be chosen late Thursday night. This is close to being an obvious move, but either way, there's absolutely no reason for Kamara to go back to Tennessee.
The Verdict: Good move
Read more at WalterFootball.com: 2017 NFL Draft Underclassmen
Here is the complete list of underclassmen who are making the choice to enter the draft.
Tracking underclassmen intentions for 2017 NFL Draft - NFL.com
Here is what Walter Campbell thought of the 3 Vols that declared.
Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 268.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2017): 1.
This decision can't have shocked anyone. Derek Barnett was one of the top pass-rushers in the country this past season, accumulating 13 sacks. He also set the school record for most sacks (33) over a career. He had nothing left to prove at Tennessee, and he's a likely top-10 pick, making his choice a no-brainer. I currently have him No. 8 to the Bengals in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft.
The Verdict: Obvious move
Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee
Height: 6-3. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2017): 5-7.
Josh Malone made some clutch catches for Tennessee this season, and he finished with 50 receptions for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns. That could be attributed to the struggles at quarterback. Still, Malone isn't considered to be anything more than a third-day prospect. With that in mind, I can't say I support Malone's decision.
The Verdict: Bad move
Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Height: 5-10. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2017): 1-2.
I wrote earlier that I'm fully behind any running back declaring when he's been projected to be chosen in the first four rounds. Alvin Kamara is much better than that, as he projects as a second-rounder who has a shot to be chosen late Thursday night. This is close to being an obvious move, but either way, there's absolutely no reason for Kamara to go back to Tennessee.
The Verdict: Good move
Read more at WalterFootball.com: 2017 NFL Draft Underclassmen
Here is the complete list of underclassmen who are making the choice to enter the draft.
Tracking underclassmen intentions for 2017 NFL Draft - NFL.com