Texas A&M running back Earnest Crownover declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Texas A&M running back Earnest Crownover has announced that he will declare for the 2024 NFL Draft, ending his career with the Aggies.

He announced the news on his Twitter account on Thursday afternoon.

Crownover didn’t have much production during his college career, posting a total of 47 rushing yards over four seasons. He did not have a rushing touchdown, though he scored twice in 2023 on receptions. He totaled 46 career receiving yards.

In any case, he’ll be headed to the next level rather than suiting up for new Aggies coach Mike Elko.

Prior to enrolling at Texas A&M, Earnest Crownover was a three-star prospect. He was rated as the No. 142 overall JUCO player out of Kilgore Junior College in 2020.

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.