Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Polk hauled in 69 receptions this season for 1,159 receiving yards, boosting Washington to have the No. 2 passing offense in the country.

“For me, it really was a tough decision leaving my brothers,” Polk said, per Thamel. “Just knowing the opportunities of being able to make another run next year again. But I think this is the right time.”

In Washington’s 34-13 loss to Michigan in the national championship, Polk tallied four receptions for 37 yards. Now, the Texas native will look to provide his talents to an NFL organization. He’ll certainly have several interested parties.

Polk began his collegiate career at Texas Tech. After only spending one season with the Red Raiders, Polk transferred to Washington. In his four collegiate campaigns, Polk amassed 143 catches for 2,231 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Ja’Lynn Polk played high school football at Lufkin (TX), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 453 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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.

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