Nebraska WR Billy Kemp declares for 2024 NFL Draft

The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost one of their most dynamic playmakers on Sunday evening. Cornhusker wideout Billy Kemp IV officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced on his Twitter page.

Who Knew From The Concrete A Rose Would Grow 🌹 BEEN Beating The odds My Whole Life, See Who The Last Man Standing pic.twitter.com/MFqKlFflBc

— BK4 (@billykemp_4) December 17, 2023

“First, I give thanks and glory to god for everything and blessing me with another opportunity. Throughout my journey the unconditional love, support, and prayers from my family and friends have been what got me through this journey. To Coach Rhule, Satt, and McGuire, thank you for believing in me and elevating my game.”

“I would like to extend my gratitude to the coaches, trainers, and staff at the University of Nebraska for making my time special. To my team, I loved every minute of work and at war. I will cherish the friendships and memories in my heart forever. With that being said, I’m officially declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.”

He battled a number of injuries this season, but hauled in 35 catches for 310 yards and a touchdown.

Before transferring to Nebraska, Kemp made his mark in a big way with the Virginia Cavaliers. He hauled in 192 catches during his time in Charlottesville–ranking him fourth all-time in career catches in UVA football history. Kemp also became the first player to lead the team in punt return yards in four straight seasons.

He played his high school football for Highland Springs (Highland Springs, Virginia). In the 2018 cycle, he was rated as a three-star prospect and the no. 1,796 overall player in America, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

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.