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Several notable players have started announcing their intent to forego any remaining NCAA eligibility to declare for the NFL draft. Whether the decision to leave was due to injury, as a precautionary measure or to simply have more time to prepare for their professional future, here are the top players to announce an early departure from their college teams:
Laviska Shenault – Colorado, WR
Shenault joins what is expected to be a deep class of receivers in this year's draft. He finished 2019 with 56 catches, 764 yards and four touchdowns for the Buffaloes.