nice read with the following objective realistic questions;

how many and what % of college football players who leave after 3 years to the NFL graduate from college?
how many and what % of college football players who play in the NFL for a few years return to their hometown after their playing days are over?

Emery may be the exception but I believe the chances of him graduating from LSU, returning to his hometown and landing a normal job after his NFL days are over are slim, I believe LSU is the right choice for Emery but for a different reason (playing time)...

Welcome Emery and good luck!

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Posted by Bjorn Cyborg

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Posted on 11/15/18 at 7:51 am to Melvin Spellvin

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how many and what % of college football players who leave after 3 years to the NFL graduate from college?
how many and what % of college football players who play in the NFL for a few years return to their hometown after their playing days are over?

A very small percentage of players make a lifetime's worth of money in the NFL. Even many highly rated players are out of the league by their late 20s. That leaves 30-plus years that they will likely need to work.

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Posted by ibldprplgld

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Posted on 11/15/18 at 11:59 am to Melvin Spellvin

Yeah, and most players need income after the NFL. Athletes are unique from other professions in that their earnings are typically front loaded. They make the most they ever will the first 5-10 years out of college.

I know I wouldn't have managed that money well and saved it all for later. It's good to see a parent speaking wisdom to his child and helping him keep things in perspective rather than getting caught up in the game like many do.

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