Ole Miss offensive lineman Nick Broeker declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Ole Miss offensive lineman Nick Broeker is on his way out of Oxford, MS. Broeker announced from his social media account that he will declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. The Rebels starting left guard and former left tackle made his announcement with this message attached.

“These past four years have been the best of my life. I have become a better person and man because of my time here. The memories and lessons I have learned here will last a lifetime,” said Broeker via Twitter. “I have built relationships that will last a lifetime… Thank you to my coaches for teaching me how to play this game the right way and how to better myself off the field. Thank you to the fans for having our backs. Thank you to Oxford and Lafayette county for welcoming me with open arms. 

“I have decided to enter my name into the 2023 NFL draft, and will not play my final year of eligibility. This has been the time of my life,” said Broeker. 

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both 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. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.