NFL announces list of early entrants for 2015 Draft
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The deadline for college underclassmen to declare for the NFL Draft has officially come and gone.
According to the league's official release, a total of 74 players have opted to forgo any further college football eligibility to turn pro, with an additional 10 players who have graduated from their respective programs choosing to do the same.
The 74 players granted special eligibility into this year's draft represents a 24.5 percent decrease from the record total of 98 in 2014.
The list is highlighted by Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and USC defensive tackle Leonard Williams, in addition to graduating Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.