The deadline for applying for the 2025 Major League Rugby draft has been extended to August 13.
The old deadline was July 30.
The reason for the change is because the old deadline was set with an anticipated draft in early August. That draft is now slated for around August 21 or so (to be confirmed), so the deadline can be extended.
Currently on MLR's Draft Prospects page, 134 college student-athletes have declared for the draft.
Of those, the most common position is loose forward, with 34 players listing that as their #1 position. The smallest position group is flyhalf, with only seven (so far) players listing that as their primary position.
The position breakdowns are as follows: Loosehead prop: 11; Tighthead prop: 11; Hooker: 12; Lock: 10; Loose Forward: 34; Scrumhalf: 8; Flyhalf: 7; Center: 17; Wing: 15; Fullback: 10.
The most-represented college programs on the list are Life University and Lindenwood University, both with seven players. They are followed by Central Washington, Penn State, and Wheeling, all with five.