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Players "declaring" for the NFL who will not be drafted.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:20 pm
This seems to be a new-ish thing. Just noticed De'Vion Warren from Arkansas "declare" he's going to the NFL from Arkansas. He will never in a million years get drafted but he's "declaring." I've seen this with various players and everyone comments "Go be great" etc.
Are these guys actually thinking they'll make it? Agent/family talking them up?
Before if I guy wasn't going to make it he was just done and didn't declare anything.
Who from your school has done this?
Are these guys actually thinking they'll make it? Agent/family talking them up?
Before if I guy wasn't going to make it he was just done and didn't declare anything.
Who from your school has done this?
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Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:24 pm to Billy Blanks
Sort of reminds me of Matt Corall.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:24 pm to Billy Blanks
They may be declaring bankruptcy later like Michael Scott..
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:27 pm to Billy Blanks
ya we had someone declare and he was a middle of the pack receiver for us and our receiving core was awful
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:32 pm to Billy Blanks
Same thing happens in CBB. Could name a handful of guys that go through UK and declare just because that was their projection out of high school and no one was gonna tell them any different. They could've had a great 4 yr career at UK but now they're in the G league or overseas
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:34 pm to Billy Blanks
You never know. There have been several that have surprised me hang around the 53rd man spot for awhile.
The most recent in Cody hollister. Really didn’t do shite at Arkansas. Been in the nfl for 4 years now and is on the titans active roster.
The most recent in Cody hollister. Really didn’t do shite at Arkansas. Been in the nfl for 4 years now and is on the titans active roster.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:48 pm to Billy Blanks
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This seems to be a new-ish thing. Just noticed De'Vion Warren from Arkansas "declare" he's going to the NFL from Arkansas. He will never in a million years get drafted but he's "declaring." I've seen this with various players and everyone comments "Go be great" etc.
Sometimes players blow off school and would have eligibility problems for next season and don't feel like dealing with it. Others just may not want to play college football any and deal with what comes with it.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:50 pm to Billy Blanks
Wasn't he done with his eligibility anyways?
frick it, why not give it a shot, and maybe he'll make a practice squad. If not, then he has his degree.
frick it, why not give it a shot, and maybe he'll make a practice squad. If not, then he has his degree.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:55 pm to Billy Blanks
I guarantee you right now there is a 3rd string WR from Kent State or a 4th string LBer at Bowling Green who is convinced they’re headed to the league.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:58 pm to Billy Blanks
Usually it’s because they are failing out of school and won’t be eligible. Sometimes they just get awful advice or feel the pressure to take care of a new family.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 3:02 pm to Billy Blanks
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Who from your school has done this?
Technically, Mike Woods fits this since he was a Hog and has declared.
Was #2 guy with 620 yards in 2020. At OU, still #2 with 400 yards in a high flying Riley offense that didn't produce a 1,000 yard guy.
Maybe he gets drafted, but that move couldn't have helped his stock.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 3:04 pm to Billy Blanks
It's all about getting a head start to getting the 2nd contract. If he's going to be an UDFA, it's doubtful that coming back will propel him to a draft spot that would make it worth coming back which would push his 2nd contract back a year as well. The rookie salary cap has led to many players declaring early regardless of draft stock since it was put in place.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 3:06 pm to Billy Blanks
You really never know who will be successful in the pro's. Derrick Gore was like 5th string RB for Alabama and even scored a TD in super garbage time in the 2016 SEC championship. He's currently the backup RB for KC and has played in 7 games this year.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 3:12 pm to Billy Blanks
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Who from your school has done this?
I can give multiple examples between the end of the 2019 season and the start of the 2020 season.
Kendrick Rogers - undrafted
Quartney Davis - undrafted
Debione Renfro - undrafted
Jhamon Ausbon - opted out of entire 2020 season - undrafted
Anthony Hines - opted out of entire 2020 season - undrafted
Every player that has declared from A&M so far is either a 1st/2nd round pick (Leal, Green, Wydermyer, Spiller) or a graduating senior with an extra year of eligibility due to COVID (Peevy, O'Neal, Clemons, Johnson).
Posted on 1/4/22 at 3:42 pm to Billy Blanks
You take your shot.
If you can make a practice squad, you will make $184,000 for 16 weeks of practice.
Not bad for a 22-23 year old and opens some doors if you want to go into coaching.
If you can make a practice squad, you will make $184,000 for 16 weeks of practice.
Not bad for a 22-23 year old and opens some doors if you want to go into coaching.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 4:01 pm to Billy Blanks
Our RB entered also and no shot he gets drafted. He’ll end up on a practice squad
Posted on 1/4/22 at 4:07 pm to Billy Blanks
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He will never in a million years get drafted but he's "declaring." I've seen this with various players and everyone comments "Go be great" etc.
Actually this is where the NIL might be a positive. Guys like that that can stay in school for another year or two and make $20K or $30K might not leave.
There is something to be said about keeping role players on the roster.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 4:10 pm to Billy Blanks
I honestly don't blame the ones that have graduated. Unless they legitimately have a shot at significantly increasing their draft stock. The ones you are describing pretty much are what they are by this point.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 4:41 pm to Billy Blanks
They might as well. Some could sign as UFA, others could go to an other league and make the NFL later, like Kurt Warner did. Not much downside for the players.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 4:47 pm to Billy Blanks
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Who from your school has done this?
For the past two years guys from Texas A&M declared and were not drafted. Some sign as free agents and most never have a long run in the NFL. Maybe NIL will make some stay longer.
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