re: What's the draw for college players leaving early for NFL when not a top round

pick? Not LSU in particular, but in general. I know some free agents can get a few hundred thousand. I understand some leave early and get what they can to help their families. Just curious.

lots of dirt poor kids who've never had anything seeing that rookie contract as hitting pay dirt, very poor job of counseling/coaching from the school, but in some cases the school might want the scholarship slot just as bad