Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced via Twitter on Thursday night.

Thank you Stanford!! pic.twitter.com/eOQoclLs2b

— Tanner McKee (@McKeeTmckee) December 9, 2022

McKee was originally a high four-star recruit, being a top 10 quarterback in the 2018 class. He spent six seasons in total with the Cardinal but was only a starter over the last two years. If McKee wanted to come back for another year, he could have. Stanford only listed him as a junior on their official roster.

During the 2022 season, McKee played in all 12 games for Stanford. He threw for 2,947 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

Quarterback is always the most hotly contested position in the draft, especially at the top. Those guys have been known for some time now and will be surefire first-round picks. McKee will have the opportunity throughout the process to better himself and improve his draft stock.

There is a long list of quarterbacks that have come out of Stanford and become successful in the NFL. McKee is hoping to be the latest after an impressive college career.

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.