It seems that every morning another highly touted underclassman declares eligible for the NFL draft. Arkansas’ Darren McFadden, Rutgers’ Ray Rice, UCF’s Kevin Smith, WVU’s Steve Slaton and Vernon Gholston of Ohio State are just some of the more well-known prospects that have decided to forego their senior seasons and enter the NFL draft.
That must mean only one thing: Just like fans, college football players must be upset that there’s no playoff system, too. It’s the only explanation that I can come up with to explain why these kids aren’t staying in school for another year. It’s either that, or the fact that they’re about to get a butt load of money…no, no – it must be the fact that they’re pissed that there’s no playoff system.
Pete Fiutak of FOXSports.com breaks down what round the top underclassmen are projected to be taken, as well as whether or not it’s a good move to come out early.
