Michigan WR Ronnie Bell declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who recorded 889 receiving yards for the Wolverines in 2022, has officially declared for the NFL Draft. He announced the news on Twitter.

Bell has been a staple in the Michigan wideout room ever since he stepped foot on campus. But, after missing almost all of last due to injury, he came back stronger than ever. This year was by far his best as he became the team’s leader in receptions and receiving yards. He was their best threat on the outside by a mile, and now, he’ll test those talents at the NFL Draft.

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— Ronnie Bell (@Ronnieb_8) January 5, 2023

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.