Auburn running back Tank Bigsby declares for 2023 NFL Draft

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Auburn running back Tank Bigsby has officially made a decision on his future and whether to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. The three-year starter will be leaving school, declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft with an announcement on his Instagram account.

Bigsby recorded 179 carries for 970 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2022, also racking up 30 catches for 180 yards.

A 6-foot, 213-pound running back from Atlanta (GA) Callaway, Bigsby was a multi-year star for the Tigers.

During his career at Auburn, Bigsby totaled 540 carries for 2,903 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also snagged 62 receptions for 448 yards.

So where will Tank Bigsby end up in the 2023 NFL Draft? Here’s what Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings had to say in his scouting report on the Auburn star:

In a strong RB class, it’s hard to tell where Bigsby will settle in as a prospect. But on my scale, he’s a strong Day 2 prospect with early Day 2 ability depending on preference. Round 1 is a range reserved for more complete three-down prospects, but anywhere in the Day 2 range, Bigsby is a worthwhile investment with a well-rounded profile and starter’s traits.

As menacing as Bigsby’s name is, his finesse, twitch, and foot speed constitute some of the strongest elements of his profile. Bigsby’s feet are essentially always churning, and the Auburn RB’s hyperactive style allows him to make the most of small creases in the defense, as well as adapt and follow secondary lanes when he needs to.

Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn | NFL Draft Scouting Report

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.