NEW YORK (AP) – Cam Newton and Nick Fairley of national champion Auburn are among 56 non-seniors applying for April’s NFL draft – a record total, but only three more players than left college early a year ago.
The uncertainty surrounding the league’s labor situation does not appear to have had a significant effect on underclassmen opting to declare for the draft. The NFL released the names on Wednesday.
Newton, a quarterback, and Fairley, a defensive tackle, are joined by three other All-American juniors heading to the draft: Kentucky receiver-returner Randall Cobb, Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers and LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson.
The draft is April 28-30, even if there is no new collective bargaining agreement to replace the one that expires in early March.
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