Currently, an individual must be three years removed from high school before they can declare for the NFL draft. The NBA has a one-year rule after a long stretch where high schoolers can declare. Prep-school prospects are chosen by MLB and NHL organizations on the regular.

Where would the NFL's top stars land if all active players were up for grabs in a draft? Chad Reuter imagines a seven-round mock in which all 32 teams look to assemble a win-now core of talent entering the 2025 season.

Pro Football Network recently released a three-round 2026 NFL mock draft. In the first round, the Seahawks take Utah Utes offensive tackle Spencer Fano at No. 15 overall. Is the 2026 NFL Draft over nine months away? Yes. Does that mean it's too early for a mock draft? Absolutely, not! https://t.co/junkZ3mTQr