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Butch said:
Some analysis from a Patriots' fan's point of view:

2016 NFL Draft: Patriots Second and Third Round Times, Picks, Trades, Best Players Available, and Updates Tracker with Live Analysis

51. New York Jets: QB Christian Hackenberg, Penn State. Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha *deep breath* ahahahahahahahaha Hackenberg was the least accurate and worst under pressure quarterback in the draft, per Pro Football Focus' draft guide. Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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I actually think Hackenberg can be pretty solid. This kid was projected as the possible number 1 overall pick when O'Brian was there. Then Franklin came in, the O-Line completely dissolved and Hackenberg was under the same amount of pressure we're used to seeing UCONN QBs under.

Considering their only options are currently Bryce Petty and Geno Smith, I think the pick is a solid one. I'm not a Jets fan either but I liked and understood the pick.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
Belive that's the same thing that Greg Oden underwent. Also Tracy McGrady. Clowney just had it too. Looked it up and haven't really found any success stories. Hopefully he becomes one.
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They've made massive improvements in the technique recently. Taking Clowney as an example, he came back quickly and from how he looks on the field, he really didn't lose any explosiveness. It used to be an absolute death blow to a career though.
 
Lots of AAC players coming off the board. Really happy for Keenan Reynolds, drafted by the Ravens in the 6th round
 
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Drew said:
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Correlation and not causation IMO. The fact that they played multiple sports isn't why they made it to the NFL. It's that they're NFL-caliber athletes who understandably played multiple aborts because of that.
 
Tyler Matakevich to the Steelers. Should've gone earlier.
 
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huskymedic said:
SeniorBowlPhil 11:19pm 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.
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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.
 
huskypantz said:
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.
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I think the system is fine. Let's be honest, some kids just don't want to be in college.
 
huskypantz said:
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.
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huskysupporter said:
I think the system is fine. Let's be honest, some kids just don't want to be in college.
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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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