Historically, to keep NFL draft-able players from reentering college and playing football. NCAA restrictions are you do not have any eligibility left, be a professional, and hire an agent. I assume that he must be a registered student at the college to play.
Why can’t a very good NFL potential player return to college football by leaving college early (eligibility left), NIL $ (already makes him a professional and probably has an agent/advisor), and can still be a full time student by staying in school by enrolling remote classes in the fall (registered student that has not finished his degree)
This could occur when the player is not drafted, a later round than wanted, cannot come to terms with the team or is cut at training camp. Could make more $ with NIL than as an NFL drifter.
This would of course be challenged in court but the NCAA’s record of restricting athlete’s flexibility is not very good.
Am I missing something?
Why can’t a very good NFL potential player return to college football by leaving college early (eligibility left), NIL $ (already makes him a professional and probably has an agent/advisor), and can still be a full time student by staying in school by enrolling remote classes in the fall (registered student that has not finished his degree)
This could occur when the player is not drafted, a later round than wanted, cannot come to terms with the team or is cut at training camp. Could make more $ with NIL than as an NFL drifter.
This would of course be challenged in court but the NCAA’s record of restricting athlete’s flexibility is not very good.
Am I missing something?
