It is that time of year when young athletes around the nation are hoping to hear their name called in the upcoming National Football League draft. Players at UTEP are no exception. Currently, seven UTEP alumni are playing in the league. Of the seven, only Aaron Jones and Will Hernandez got their names called on draft day. In 2019, cornerback Nik Needham, who signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins, was the only Miner to latch on with a team.
This year’s draft will likely not have any Miners having their name called, but there is potential to get a free agent opportunity for some players.