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2012 NFL Draft underclassmen tracker

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The Jan. 15 deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2012 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. With that, news is coming out daily on the intentions of underclassmen. After the jump, check out the news we’ve gathered thus far. In addition to news posts and pieces of our daily links packages, follow along on the page for this here.

Entering the 2012 NFL Draft

Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Marcus Forston, DT, Miami

Aldarius Johnson, WR, Miami

Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami

Rumored to be entering the NFL Draft

Ray Ray Armstrong, S, Miami

Orson Charles, TE, Georgia

Khaseem Greene, S, Rutgers

Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech

T.J. McDonald, S, Southern California

Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

Lamar Miller, RB, Miami

Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple

Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

Rueben Randle, WR, LSU

Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

Only considering the NFL Draft

Darrell Scott, RB, South Florida

Paperwork has been or will be filed with NFL Draft advisory board

Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson

Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin

Jonathan Banks, CB, Mississippi State

Matt Barkley, QB, Southern California

Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall

Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest

Ben Habern, C, Oklahoma

Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State

Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California

Greg Reid, CB, Florida State

Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State

Returning to school

Jon Cooper, G, North Carolina

Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa

Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia

Manti Te’o, MLB, Notre Dame

Brandon Washington, OT/G/ Miami

Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson