NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley and his Origin adviser Peter Sterling have unveiled the Emerging Blues squad for 2017.

A 13-man squad, a smaller group than in previous years, will assemble in January ahead of the 2017 season.

Daley said the squad was an impressive one, possessing players who will each likely challenge for Blues spots in the upcoming Origin series.

“The Emerging Blues squad is an exciting group full of talented players,” Daley said.

“Each of the players has a realistic chance of making the Origin team for 2017 and we look forward to working with them and learning more about them during our camp in January.”

2017 Emerging NSW Blues Squad

Shannon Boyd (Canberra Raiders)

Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Penrith Panthers)

Bryce Cartwright (Penrith Panthers)

Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)

Ryan James (Gold Coast Titans)

Joey Leilua (Canberra Raiders)

Jordan McLean (Melbourne Storm)

Latrell Mitchell (Sydney Roosters)

Junior Paulo (Canberra Raiders)

Nathan Peats (Gold Coast Titans)

James Roberts (Brisbane Broncos)

Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)