McCord

[upperdeck]

So if a kid does not declare for the draft and gets drafted can they go back to college if they don't sign a contract?

 

[upperdeck]

I definitely think Milroe has a role in the NFL, but probably not as a starting QB. Perhaps in a Taysom Hill or Antwan Randle-El type role where he can be like a swiss army knife offensive threat.

basically, Fields at Pitt right now

 

[OrangeXtreme]

So if a kid does not declare for the draft and gets drafted can they go back to college if they don't sign a contract?

If a kid didn't declare for the draft, and he didn't attend any pro days or the NFL combine, why would he get drafted in the first place?

31 out of 32 NFL GM's wouldn't take the risk.

 

[Cusefan69]

This is significant related to McCord.

The NCAA doesn’t do “trial balloons”. This is coming, and if they know it’s coming, they would be remiss in not allowing players seeking a 5th year of eligibility.

IMHO this is a green light and pathway for Kyle’s waiver to be approved, and I think it will be.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

So if a kid does not declare for the draft and gets drafted can they go back to college if they don't sign a contract?

If you're out of eligibility, you're automatically eligible. If you go to the draft before you're out of eligibility, you need league permission. You have a window to change your mind, but once the window is closed, your remaining eligibility is forfeited.

 

[Red2003]

Just hit 95 pages!

 

[upperdeck]

If you're out of eligibility, you're automatically eligible. If you go to the draft before you're out of eligibility, you need league permission. You have a window to change your mind, but once the window is closed, your remaining eligibility is forfeited.

but if you have an appeal in place I just wonder how it works.



when the NFL drafts guys from other countries or some random BBall players they don't declare in,

 

[4evaOrange]

#HelpGetTo100Pages

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

but if you have an appeal in place I just wonder how it works.



when the NFL drafts guys from other countries or some random BBall players they don't declare in,

There's no precedent for appealing your way back in after declaring for the draft and not getting taken, so that's a wait and see what happens.

The examples of BB or LAX guys I can think of (like 3) getting drafted were seniors in their own sports, so would fit the out-of-eligibility rule.

International players have to apply for the draft, and they their own draft criteria because every country has their own education structure.

 

[bnoro]

Sure but still a reach to put them together or infer anything.

Some people are really over analyzing everything just to support their already made up side or opinion. Nobody knows anything concrete beyond there is an appeal.

If you watched LQA's interview after the Holiday Bowl it seemed like he was 50/50 on returning. If the team (including Kyle) was all coming back and "running it back" at a chance for the playoffs next season, you'd think he'd come back when the RB draft class is stacked.

This was an opinion post on my end. I would love for Kyle to come back. I just think people are talking themselves into something that isn't going to happen because there's too much smoke saying otherwise.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

If you watched LQA's interview after the Holiday Bowl it seemed like he was 50/50 on returning. If the team (including Kyle) was all coming back and "running it back" at a chance for the playoffs next season, you'd think he'd come back when the RB draft class is stacked.

This was an opinion post on my end. I would love for Kyle to come back. I just think people are talking themselves into something that isn't going to happen because there's too much smoke saying otherwise.

The fact that you have to make clear that "you don't think it'll work" is not the same thing as "you don't want him back" is... yeah.

 

[bnoro]

The fact that you have to make clear that "you don't think it'll work" is not the same thing as "you don't want him back" is... yeah.

Nuance is lost on a lot of folks these days.

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[SUFan44]

Discussed in early 2025.

Voted on in mid 2025.

Will take effect in 2026.

Maybe.

Kyle will be backing up Drew Lock on the Jints by then.

Yes, could be backing up Drew Lock in 2026 after another successful season at Syracuse in Fall 2025.

 

[Jake]

If you watched LQA's interview after the Holiday Bowl it seemed like he was 50/50 on returning. If the team (including Kyle) was all coming back and "running it back" at a chance for the playoffs next season, you'd think he'd come back when the RB draft class is stacked.

This was an opinion post on my end. I would love for Kyle to come back. I just think people are talking themselves into something that isn't going to happen because there's too much smoke saying otherwise.

I think there is an increasing chance the waiver gets approved and Kyle still opts for the NFL. They are not changing a rule for him, it’s for everyone.

 

[OttosShoes]

I think there is an increasing chance the waiver gets approved and Kyle still opts for the NFL. They are not changing a rule for him, it’s for everyone.

This. Based on the language in the rulebook I think the waiver has already been and/or will be approved, but nobody can fault Kyle for the draw of the NFL.

East/West bowl is Jan 30th, draft deadline is Feb 7th. My guess is we'll find out between those two dates.

 

[Chip]

So you're saying there's a chance...

Better to be the first person under the new rule than the last person under the old one.

The only time it was good to be last was the Dan Mullen thread.

 

[storange]

Discussed in early 2025.

Voted on in mid 2025.

Will take effect in 2026.

Maybe.

Kyle will be backing up Drew Lock on the Jints by then.

other way around ……. I hope . please please

 

[Red2003]

I think there is an increasing chance the waiver gets approved and Kyle still opts for the NFL. They are not changing a rule for him, it’s for everyone.

Yea I just want him to get his chance for 5 years. What he decides to do is up to him.

 

[orangepassion]

If you watched LQA's interview after the Holiday Bowl it seemed like he was 50/50 on returning. If the team (including Kyle) was all coming back and "running it back" at a chance for the playoffs next season, you'd think he'd come back when the RB draft class is stacked.

This was an opinion post on my end. I would love for Kyle to come back. I just think people are talking themselves into something that isn't going to happen because there's too much smoke saying otherwise.

Yeah, I'm assuming the worst and hoping for the best.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

If he does get a 5th year, beware. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Mullen calling McCord to offer a NIL deal to play at UNLV.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I think there is an increasing chance the waiver gets approved and Kyle still opts for the NFL. They are not changing a rule for him, it’s for everyone.

Yea, the update I heard yesterday was optimistic on the waiver but still 50-50 on what Kyle decides to do. Kyle can't make his decision until he knows what happens with the 5th year.

I imagine Kyle is trying to collect as much NFL intel right now so he can make a better decision ahead of Feb. 7th.

The good news is we got Rickie Collins he's in place for either decision and will be a backup or in the mix for starting QB.

 

[Eric15]

If he does get a 5th year, beware. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Mullen calling McCord to offer a NIL deal to play at UNLV.

A visual representation of McCord getting a 5th year and then going somewhere else.

 

[cuse62]

In keeping with my Pirates of the Caribbean theme, it sounds like the NCAA rules are more like guidelines.

 

[grepal]

So if a kid does not declare for the draft and gets drafted can they go back to college if they don't sign a contract?

yes, but the drafting team has taken a huge risk as I do not think they can retain rights, i am not even sure they can draft a player as he may be ineligible for the draft if he does not graduate or declare