98 Underclassmen Set for N.F.L. Draft A record 98 underclassmen, including Johnny Manziel and Jadeveon Clowney, have made themselves eligible for the N.F.L. draft in May. The league released the list of early entrants and said the number had risen six straight seasons. Last year, 73 underclassmen entered the draft. Also, four players who graduated and still have eligibility left are joining the draft class. Most notable among those is Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Among the early entrants expected to be selected near the top of the draft are Manziel, the Texas A&M quarterback; Clowney, the defensive end from South Carolina; and Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins.