We are through 7 games now. Which eligible underclassmen do you see leaving early for the NFL draft?
Calling all Draftniks
- Thread starter burnsie1983
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It’s the rare season where it’s a much bigger concern for the basketball team than the football team.
Shareef Miller and maybe Bates. They are 4th year guys. Johnson has to stay. McGovern is one to keep an eye on too
No draft eligible player is a day 1/2 pick at this point. They'd all be advised to return even if money is a necessity.
Miles Sanders is as good as gone, in my view. He’s shown everything he’s needed to show. I think Shareef Miller could go, too.
IMO:
- Miller & Sanders are near locks.
- Bates, Gonzalez, and McGovern are possibilities.
- Would have added JJ to a near lock before the season, but not so much now. Still wouldn't be shocked if he left.
- Keep an eye on Kevin Givens and John Reid for surprise declarations.
- Miller & Sanders are near locks.
- Bates, Gonzalez, and McGovern are possibilities.
- Would have added JJ to a near lock before the season, but not so much now. Still wouldn't be shocked if he left.
- Keep an eye on Kevin Givens and John Reid for surprise declarations.
I'm trying to think about what Miller has shown that makes him NFL ready. I like him as a good CFB player who with more seasoning and added muscle can go 3-5, maybe 2-4 in the 20 draft.
Sanders could go but i doubt it. What makes him special are his hands... what he lacks is time on the field... as featured back 2 years, I think he'll reach the 2-3 rounds by staying. He could go now and be a later day 2... not sure what purpose that serves.
None of the others (imo) are remotely day 1 picks and arguably none get picked before the 6th.
So if money is the only criterion, well we could lose a couple. [JJ might go if only because he fears he'll be featured less next year in light of his production this year.]
Literally my 2 cents. I just don't see much NFL-ready players on the field. Hell, Parsons would be a better draft pick if he were eligible.
Sanders could go but i doubt it. What makes him special are his hands... what he lacks is time on the field... as featured back 2 years, I think he'll reach the 2-3 rounds by staying. He could go now and be a later day 2... not sure what purpose that serves.
None of the others (imo) are remotely day 1 picks and arguably none get picked before the 6th.
So if money is the only criterion, well we could lose a couple. [JJ might go if only because he fears he'll be featured less next year in light of his production this year.]
Literally my 2 cents. I just don't see much NFL-ready players on the field. Hell, Parsons would be a better draft pick if he were eligible.
Fortunately opinions here are only worth 2 cents. Only the first round is on Day 1 these days, and if you don't think Bates & McGovern wouldn't go before the 6th round.....then.....lol.
Well, that's fair. First round part is spot on. Bates & McGovern.. maybe a 5. Would both arguably improve their standing (and $) by sticking around? Yeah, I think so. I supect they will, too (although I cannot speak to their financial situations).
