With the regular season in the rear view, it’s time to start tracking which Arizona State players have their eyes set on the 2026 NFL Draft.

While some players will be those who are out of college eligibility, others are early entrants who need to declare for the draft and forgo their remaining eligibility.

Early entrants must do so by Jan. 14, which lines up closely with the NCAA transfer portal closing on Jan. 16. There will be a withdrawal date where early entrants can opt out after declaring.

While that date hasn’t been set yet, last draft’s opt-out deadline came about three weeks ahead of the combine. The 2026 combine is set for Feb. 23-March 4 in Indianapolis.

The first round of the draft will happen on Apr. 23, with the following day including rounds 2-3 and a third day with rounds 4-7.

Here’s a look at all the Sun Devils that appear on Pro Football Focus’ 488-player big board at the end of November:

Which Arizona State Sun Devils have 2026 NFL Draft decisions to make?
— Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (No. 5 per PFF)

Tyson’s decision should be an easy one, as he’s considered by many to be the top receiver in the draft. He finished the regular season in the top five among Big 12 receivers in catches (61) and touchdown receptions (10) despite missing 3.5 games due to injuries.

He may have indicated his decision by walking during senior day festivities prior to the Territorial Cup’s kickoff.

— Cornerback Keith Abney II (No. 46)

Abney played his way into having a decision to make, finishing the regular season as the FBS leader among cornerbacks in coverage snaps without allowing a touchdown (458 snaps). He allowed catches on 32 of 72 targets, a 44.4% completion rate that was outdone by only one cornerback in the top 90 of coverage snaps.

— Quarterback Sam Leavitt (No. 90)

Just about every option appears to still be on the table for Leavitt, whether it’s returning to ASU, entering the transfer portal or declaring for the draft.

He hasn’t ruled any out yet, but his NIL value and draft projections would suggest he’d be better served playing another year in college, that is if money is the main factor.

— Defensive lineman C.J. Fite (No. 94)

Fite has logged more than 1,400 snaps anchoring the ASU defensive line over the past three years, and stopping the run has been his calling card. His 6.5 tackles for loss this season were a career high, and he forced his first career fumble as well. His three sacks in 37 games may scare off some NFL teams who value pass rush at a premium.

ASU players out of eligibility in the mix to be drafted
— Offensive tackle Max Iheanachor (No. 220)

Iheanachor has played in 32 games since transferring from the JUCO level, and his agile feet at 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds will surely entice teams. He’s better in pass protection than in the run, ranking 13th out of 64 Power Four tackles (min. 400 snaps) in PFF’s pass pro grading.

— Tight end Chamon Metayer (No. 445)

Metayer finished 2025 with 38 receptions for 375 yards and four touchdowns, and showed further growth as a blocker. His performance against Mississippi State drew praise from his coaches for how he helped pave the way to 186 team rushing yards in the second half.

— Linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (No. 449)

There aren’t many middle linebackers who will lead their team in sacks, but Elliott was one of them this season with seven. He also led the team with 98 tackles and 14 tackles for loss and mixed it up in coverage with two passes defensed.

He was on the leadership council both seasons at ASU and was previously a captain at New Mexico State.