New York, NY (Sports Network) - Alabama running back Eddie Lacy and cornerback
Dee Milliner are among a record 73 players who have been given special
eligibility for April's NFL Draft.
The NFL released the list of early-entry candidates Saturday. The 73 players
eclipsed last year's old record of 65.
Lacy and Milliner helped Alabama win the national championship for a second
straight year.
Other names of note include Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel, a
potential first overall pick, A&M defensive end Damontre Moore, Florida State
defensive end Bjoern Werner, and Georgia linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec
Ogletree.
The NFL Draft is set for April 25-27 in New York.
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