Donovan Edwards announces decision to return to Michigan for 2024 season
Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards has made a decision on the 2024 NFL Draft. He has officially decided to return to Ann Arbor for the 2024 season.
The star running back took to social media to share the information, with a graphic letting Wolverines fans know exactly what his decision was. Check it out below.
Edwards has showcased phenomenal ability during his time at Michigan, shining when the lights have been the brightest. With Blake Corum moving on to the NFL, Edwards should be able to step into a larger role in 2024.
Over his three seasons with Michigan, Edwards has amassed 15 total touchdowns, and he’ll have a chance to shatter that next season.
Time will tell what the rest of Michigan’s team looks like, but with Donovan Edwards in tow, the Wolverines can begin to get excited for 2024.
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.