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The players are not failing to make it in the NFL because they were drafted 3rd round or later. They are getting drafted that late because they don't have what it takes to make it in the NFL (or at the least, are far less likely to make it).

There are a million ways to analyze it and that is definitely one way to look at it. The axiom is it probably is more beneficial for the player to stay in school and to improve their skill set and hopefully improve their draft status for the following year. It is kind of amazing to me that even though the Gumps have just as much NFL talent as we do they seem to be doing a better job at keeping the underclassmen in school.

It is hard to argue with these stats "Alabama’s had 13 players go pro early under Saban, and 11 of them have been first-round picks. That’s a terrific batting average, a product of players getting good advice and, for the most part, following it." that Bama is not doing a better job keeping their talent on campus longer than LSU. You can argue who it benefits more the school, the NFL but maybe, just maybe it actually is beneficial to all parties.

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the NFL always wants as many people to stay in college as long as possible. The NCAA is essentially a free training program for the NFL, so I find it difficult to believe that your buddy's opinion isn't biased

Of course it is biased, but that doesn't mean it is wrong. First thing my friend stated is that there exceptions to everything, but for the most part unless you are drafted in the first 2 rounds of the draft as an underclassmen you stand a better chance of improving your draft status and statistically improving your chances of making it in the NFL by completing your eligibility in the NFL.

The numbers don't lie, they are what they are. Does that mean you will not be successful if you are drafted in the 3rd or later if you are an underclassmen? Obviously not, but statistically your chances are much lower that is for sure.

This post was edited on 1/23/14 at 2:49 pm