Missouri running back Cody Schrader declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Missouri running back Cody Scharder has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility.

He announced the news on his Twitter account.

The decision comes on the heels of a season in which Schrader led the country in rushing, tallying 1,627 yards and 14 touchdowns as he helped lead the Tigers to an 11-win season.

“I want to thank all the Mizzou fans for standing by us,” Schrader wrote. “Thank you for pouring into me and our team this season. It was our goal to restore the brotherhood and put Mizzou back on top. With that being said, I want to officially declare for the 2024 NFL Draft!”

Schrader’s story is a fantastic one, going from Division II player to SEC star.

Though he only spent two years at Missouri, Schrader certainly made them count. He finished his career with the Tigers with 2,372 yards and 23 touchdowns rushing, while also adding 328 yards receiving.

He will make for an intriguing NFL prospect, a powerful runner with a low center of gravity.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.