One of the biggest opportunities to do that will be the 2025 NFL Draft, where all 32 teams will select a handful of college players across seven rounds in order to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season and beyond.

Dec 16, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) slips a tackle by UCLA Bruins linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the first quarter of the Starco Brands LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Only 55 underclassmen are in the 2025 NFL Draft prospect pool, but that number could grow next week. Pro prospects for Notre Dame and Ohio State are allowed to declare for the draft following the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday.

With the draft right around the corner, the NFL announced on Thursday the names of 55 players who have been granted special eligibility for the 2025 NFL Draft. The league also announced the 15 underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining and are also eligible for selection in the draft.

A list of 55 players granted special eligibility for the 2025 NFL Draft was released by the NFL on Thursday. Each of the players renounced their remaining college football eligibility by submitting wr

Once the college football season comes to a close Monday, draft season is officially here. The 2025 NFL Draft is a little over three months away. The next few weeks are for postseason all-star games and preparation for the annual Scouting Combine at the end of next month.