Florida State LB Kalen DeLoach declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. He made the decision official via social media on Thursday.
DeLoach spent five seasons with Florida State, and he put up the best numbers of his career in 2023. He had 66 tackles while setting new career highs with 10.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. He also added an interception — the second of his career.
“”Florida State University I am grateful for the transformative five years I’ve spent at this great university,” DeLoach said in his letter. “Coming here as a young man I am leaving with a degree, having allowed grown both academically and athletically. The experiences I’ve had here will always be remembered, as I am grateful for each one of them. I will forever be a Seminole and hold the pride of being unconquered proudly. FSU will always hold a special place in my heart.”
On the whole, Kalen DeLoach had 210 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss and 11.0 sacks during his time in Tallahassee. He joins multiple other big-name players who also declared for the draft — including wide receiver Keon Coleman, EDGE Jared Verse and running back Trey Benson.
Florida State is currently preparing to take on Georgia in the Orange Bowl, which kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
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.