Auburn DL Justin Rogers declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Auburn defensive lineman Justin Rogers has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Rogers transferred to Auburn from Kentucky in 2023 playing just one season for the Tigers.
Rogers gave thanks to Kentucky and his coaches there while also giving a thank you message to Hugh Freeze and Auburn.
“A sincere thank you to Coach Freeze and the Auburn Family for their warm welcome. The indescribable love and support I’ve experienced in just one short year here is truly remarkable. Thanks to my teammates and coaches for making this time special. WDE! With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Love you, Dad and Grandma.”
Career production: In three years at Kentucky, Rogers totaled 62 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. In one year at Auburn, Rogers had 17 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a sack.
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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.
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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.
