Trey Dean officially declares for the NFL Draft
Florida Gators fifth-year senior safety Trey Dean has officially declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Dean made the announcement on Twitter following Florida’s 30-3 loss to Oregon State in the 2022 Las Vegas Bowl.
“Gator Nation, first off I want to Thank My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because without Him none of this would have been possible. As a Young Kid from Atlanta, Georgia I always wanted to play for the University of Florida, especially seeing My cousin Ahmad Black and Uncle Harrison Houston play here. Orange and Blue Was always in my Blood, Dean wrote.
“First, I’d like to thank Coach Mullen and Coach Napier and their entire staff for everything they have done to support and push me throughout my time here at the University of Florida. Thank you for always believing in me and developing me into the player and man that I am today. To my teammates, the bond I have with you all will stick with me forever. You all supported me through everything, and I am grateful for the friendships and connections I have made.
“To the fans, it was an honor to play in the Swamp for you each and every week. You all are the best fans in the nation and I will never forget the unbelievable feeling of game day. To my family, thank you for always being there for me and always believing in my dreams. Your unwavering support and love is something I will always cherish.
“My dream has always been to play in the NFL, and I am excited to finally have the opportunity to bring that dream into fruition. Therefore, I am officially announcing that I will be entering into the 2023 NFL Draft. Thank you God for blessing me with this opportunity, Gods Plan and forever.”
As a fifth-year senior, Dean did not have any college eligibility left.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
Dean joins quarterback Anthony Richardson, O’Cyrus Torrence, Ventrell Miller, Justin Shorter and Brenton Cox as Florida players who have declared for the 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 underclassman 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.
