NFL Draft 2016: Predictions/Discussion

[huskymedic]

Not sure if the NFL (or NBA for that mater) does this but it would be great to give the underclassmen a basic idea whether they MIGHT get the call. There has been between 253 and 256 draft picks annually over the past 10 years. They'd have to give the kids an average ranking based on 5-10 different lists but just tell each prospective early entrant if they're in the top 250 or outside of the top 250 before the deadline to withdraw their name. Not getting drafted if not the end of the world, but unless you hate college, your coach etc there is very little logic in leaving early.

I think the system is fine. Let's be honest, some kids just don't want to be in college.

He went on a bit after the initial post: (SeniorBowlPhil11:19pm via Twitter Web Client - Of the 96 true underclassmen who entered #NFLDraft, 30 (or 31%) were not selected. The leadership of #CFB and #NFL must solve this issue.) but I moved on:

SeniorBowlPhilApr 30, 11:24pm via Twitter Web Client
@dnel0780 Too much behind-the-scenes misinformation from many sources given to players/families. #CFBand #NFL can do more to educate.

SeniorBowlPhilApr 30, 11:28pm via Twitter Web Client
@SportsMike22 Some are good enough to enter, others are forced out due to grades/suspensions, but the middle group can be better informed.

SeniorBowlPhilApr 30, 11:51pm via Twitter Web Client
To go step further on the 96 underclassmen, only 47 (49%) were picked in first four rounds. #CFB and#NFL must provide better info, sooner

 

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coachingsearch 10:01am via TweetDeck
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