(04-10-2019, 08:47 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(04-10-2019, 08:40 AM)rpr52121 Wrote: I never said it always works. That can definitely happen. But I would argue that what happens  more often is that the player gets hurt during that first contract and never gets another chance or a 2nd contract. Injury is a risk no matter what for both choices.

It is a risk either way, but in Harrison's case, getting hurt in that first contract still guarantees him $800K at the very least. 

He could then buy a house and car, stash some savings and go back to finish his degree and pursue a career comfortably. 
That type of opportunity may not be there for him if he blows a knee at Alabama.

I cannot recall a highly regarded player who was definitely going to be drafted in the middle rounds that went back for an additional year, but got hurt and never made it to the NFL. I think of a few who went back for an extra year and people thought they dropped because of more competition in the draft class.

Anyways, the players this mostly applies to anyone who was given something like a 5th round grade or lower. Because at that point you really don't have a clue if you will be drafted.

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