Oregon WR Troy Franklin declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players at his position in school history. On Friday night, the Ducks’ superstar decided to officially declare for the 2024 NFL Draft. He announced the move on his Twitter page.
Franklin has been listed as a potential first round pick in recent NFL Mock Drafts by ESPN. This year, he hauled in 81 catches for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns. He set school records for catches, yards, and touchdowns this year for the Ducks, in what will go down as the greatest season ever by a receiver in Eugene.
So far in his Ducks’ career, Franklin has hauled in 160 catches for 2,483 total yards and 25 touchdowns. His 25 touchdowns are the most in school history. Franklin also ranks in the top 10 in school history in receiving yards (seventh), receptions (tie for seventh).
Coming out of high school, Franklin was one of the highest rated recruits in the country. He played for Menlo-Atherton High School (Menlo Park, California), where was ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 43 overall player in the country, according to the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2021 cycle.
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.