San Antonio Express-News columnist Tim Griffin notes that several coaches are trying to push the NCAA to revise its college football eligibility rules relating to the NFL draft.
Under the current system, players who file for the NFL draft lose their college eligibility. The coaches are pushing for a change that mirrors the current college basketball rules, where players may return to play college ball – even if they declare for the draft – as long as they do not sign with an agent.
If the basketball system were in place, underclassmen (or any player with remaining eligibility) could test the NFL draft waters, but return to his school if undrafted or unhappy with his draft position.
I see this as a huge win for players and college teams. While that doesn’t guarantee the NCAA will revise the rules, but it is least worth some discussion.
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