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Auburn DB Jaylin Simpson declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra•01/03/24•

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Jaylin Simpson (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)

Auburn Tigers defensive back Jaylin Simpson has made a decision on the 2024 NFL Draft. He has officially decided to take his talents to the NFL.

He took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday to make his statement, releasing a heartfelt video to Auburn and everyone that helped him along the way. Check it out below.

During his five seasons with the Tigers, Simpson has amassed 118 total tackles, 14 passes defensed and seven interceptions. Someone is getting ball-hawk at the next level.

Jaylin Simpson played high school football at Frederica Academy (GA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 311 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.