LSU's Ja'Marr Chase to enter NFL Draft

[CalPolyTechnique]

LSU star receiver Ja'Marr Chase plans to opt out of the college football season to enter the NFL draft, a source told ESPN.

Chase, who ranks fourth on Todd McShay's most recent list of the top 50 pro prospects, has informed the team of his decision, although no official announcement has been made by the school.

He led the FBS in receiving yards (1,780) and touchdowns (20) last season, winning the Biletnikoff Award, which is given annually to the country's top receiver.

CBS Sports was first to report the news.

Chase is the third player to opt out at LSU, joining defensive end Neil Farrell and cornerback Kary Vincent.

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...rce-lsu-receiver-jamarr-chase-enter-nfl-draft

 

[KingintheNorth]

I can't blame him.

Right now he's WR1 and a likely top 5 selection. Really not much chance of approving on that; only risking injury and uncertainty of pandemic-impacted season.

 

[Robbieac]

Why didn’t he enter this past draft?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Why didn’t he enter this past draft?

He was a true sophomore.

 

[Robbieac]

He was a true sophomore.

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

Its really not a big deal lol

 

[CATCH17]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

It’s a smart business decision but I also think it’s a bit of a red flag because he is basically turning his back on his teammates.

Most football players want to play football during football season.

Even after Jaylon Smith messed his knee up in the bowl game he said he would still make the same decision to play.

 

[CapnB]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

Not really that much different than a Reshirt sophomore going pro. But i get what you're saying.

 

[DFWJC]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

Thought it was age based

Don't have to play college ball at all.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

The college game will be ok lol. A few guys doing this or even fi. alto of them did it....college won't be effected they can continue to make billions off the back of these athletes.

It’s a smart business decision but I also think it’s a bit of a red flag because he is basically turning his back on his teammates.

Most football players want to play football during football season.

Even after Jaylon Smith messed his knee up in the bowl game he said he would still make the same decision to play.

Not a red flag at all. If a player doesn't want to play they shouldn't' be out there. That's more of a detriment to his team and teammates if he's out there playing and he doesn't want to be out there. LSU has plenty of receivers waiting in the wings to take his spot they are probably happy he did it.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

It’s a smart business decision but I also think it’s a bit of a red flag because he is basically turning his back on his teammates.

Most football players want to play football during football season.

Even after Jaylon Smith messed his knee up in the bowl game he said he would still make the same decision to play.

I don’t see that being the case at all.

Chase literally has millions on the line; this is a business decision.

 

[CATCH17]

I don’t see that being the case at all.

Chase literally has millions on the line; this is a business decision.

I said it's a smart business decision.

There have been no telling how many underclassmen that didn't quit though because they had high draft stock.

He has every right to do what he did but I don't view it as a positive.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I said it's a smart business decision.

There have been no telling how many underclassmen that didn't quit though because they had high draft stock.

He has every right to do what he did but I don't view it as a positive.

How many have had a pandemic as a backdrop for context?

You have entire football conferences sitting out the year.

 

[joseephuss]

Hmmm. This seems like he is taking advantage of a loophole. The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Allowing players to forgo playing the 3rd year is going around the spirit of the rule and will hurt the college game.

It isn't going against the spirit of the rule. There is no requirement that a person has to play college football to be eligible for the NFL draft. A prospect only need be 3 years removed from their high school graduation class. Obviously, the best way for players to get drafted is to showcase their skills by playing college football, but it is not a requirement.

 

[joseephuss]

Thought it was age based

Don't have to play college ball at all.

It isn't even age based, specifically. If a guy graduated high school early, say at age 15, then he just has to wait 3 years to be eligible for the NFL draft, which would make him 18 at that time. Hasn't happened, yet. The youngest player drafted was 19, which is quite young. The requirement of a person having to be 3 years removed from their high school graduation class is a workaround from having a specific minimum age requirement for players.

 

[dogunwo]

It’s a smart business decision but I also think it’s a bit of a red flag because he is basically turning his back on his teammates

I think if any of his teammates had his specific option to do what he did, many of them would take it. Its always interesting to me to paint the picture as a guy being selfish when the suggestion is his teammates should be saying "No, you shouldn't do what's best for you and your family, come back for us!" It isn't Chase's job to make sure the overall talent of the team is good, that's Ed Orgeron's job. Coach up one of those 4 and 5 star guys you hoard on the bench.

 

[CATCH17]

I think if any of his teammates had his specific option to do what he did, many of them would take it. Its always interesting to me to paint the picture as a guy being selfish when the suggestion is his teammates should be saying "No, you shouldn't do what's best for you and your family, come back for us!" It isn't Chase's job to make sure the overall talent of the team is good, that's Ed Orgeron's job. Coach up one of those 4 and 5 star guys you horde on the bench.

Trevor Lawrence has that option.

 

[dogunwo]

The NFL should change it to where a player has had to PLAY for 3 years in college before entering the draft. (Not just having been eligible for 3 years)

Why? What if a guy never goes to college but is a 24 year old camp tryout guy? what does college have to do with it?

 

[dogunwo]

Trevor Lawrence has that option.

He does have that option. But he chose not to. If he did, I don't believe his teammates would take that as turning his back on them.

 

[joseephuss]

Why? What if a guy never goes to college but is a 24 year old camp tryout guy? what does college have to do with it?

Exactly. A rule requiring a player has to be in college all 3 years is not needed. Most guys are going to stay at least 3 years honing their skills and highlighting their talent in order to get as high a draft status as possible anyway. This young fellow from LSU is only doing this because of all the covid-crazy stuff happening. I doubt he would have even considered the option in a "normal" year. I also doubt it becomes a trend. It will rarely occur in the future. Antonio Gates is the rare, but perfect example of a guy who never played a down of college football.