Lacy, Milliner among 73 early-entry draft candidates


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Runningback Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide leaps over defenders as he carries the ball upfield during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. (Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
Runningback Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide leaps over defenders as he carries the ball upfield during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. (Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
Updated: 1/20 5:32 pm Published: 1/19 11:39 am


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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