Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, forgoing his collegiate eligibility, he announced on Instagram.
Eboigbe was a talented multi-year starter for the Crimson Tide, though injuries derailed his 2022 campaign. But a breakout 2023 season put Eboigbe firmly on the radar of just about every NFL scout.
The talented defensive lineman recorded 63 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and a pass defended this season.
During his career as a whole, Eboigbe was responsible for 122 tackles, 16.0 tackles for a loss, 9.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception and four passes defended.
Prior to enrolling at Alabama, Justin Eboigbe was a four-star prospect and the No. 69 overall recruit in the nation in the 2019 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
He also ranked as the No. 8 defensive lineman in his class and the No. 10 overall player from the state of Georgia, hailing from Forest Park (GA) Forest Park.
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.