SB Nation: TCU LB Cooper McDonald declares for 2025 NFL Draft

[TopFrog]

TCU LB Cooper McDonald declares for 2025 NFL Draft​

By Russell Hodges
@RussellJHodges



TCU senior linebacker Cooper McDonald made an immediate impact after transferring in from San Diego State, registering three sacks, four tackles for loss and one forced fumble over nine games with the Horned Frogs in 2024. McDonald will now prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft after announcing his decision to declare in a social media post on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder from Haslet, Texas totaled 25 tackles and 11 solo stops this season.

Read more at https://www.frogsowar.com/2025/1/9/...b-cooper-mcdonald-declares-for-2025-nfl-draft

 

[TopFrog]

To all of the one-year players, we will forever not remember you.

 

[ShreveFrog]

Do players who've used up their college eligibility have to declare for the NFL draft? Aren't they automatically eligible? I don't remember all these stories (or social media posts) about guys declaring for the draft who've used up their college eligibility. Maybe it's self-promotion to get into combines and pro days, etc.? But I would think NFL scouts would have all the info they need/want.
Anyway, good luck to Cooper. You gave us a good year.

 

[TopFrog]

Do players who've used up their college eligibility have to declare for the NFL draft? Aren't they automatically eligible? I don't remember all these stories (or social media posts) about guys declaring for the draft who've used up their college eligibility. Maybe it's self-promotion to get into combines and pro days, etc.? But I would think NFL scouts would have all the info they need/want.
Anyway, good luck to Cooper. You gave us a good year.

It said he was a fifth-year senior but I was wondering if he had a sixth year? Like you I didn't otherwise understand why he is "declaring" if he is not eligible for another college year.

 

[ShreveFrog]

@TopFrog - Looks like he played at least one full year at UW in '21 before 2 at Fresno. Plus 1 at TCU = 4 according to my math.

 

[TopFrog]

@TopFrog - Looks like he played at least one full year at UW before 2 at Fresno. Plus 1 at TCU = 4 according to my math.

Article says two at UW, two at SDSU and one at TCU. Fifth-year senior.

 

[ShreveFrog]

@TopFrog - Yeah he played in whatever games in the throwaway '20 season.

 

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[Dr. Coach Haus]

It said he was a fifth-year senior but I was wondering if he had a sixth year? Like you I didn't otherwise understand why he is "declaring" if he is not eligible for another college year.

Yes, because not everyone will want to play in the NFL. Some "retire" after college.

 

[NewFrogFan]

It said he was a fifth-year senior but I was wondering if he had a sixth year? Like you I didn't otherwise understand why he is "declaring" if he is not eligible for another college year.

I think the newest rule that is not really followed is the one that says as long as the player is under 30, they MAY have eligibility!