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[–] MrDunkingDeutschman@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (9 children)

What does a top5 pick make, roundabout $30-35m/4years?

Yeah, no chance he turns that down.

[–] IamaKing@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

The dude’s dad also played in the NFL so it’s not like he’d be struggling for money regardless. Still think he comes out, though

[–] wolverine6@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Of course but his dad playing in the NFL means he has first hand knowledge of how important and financially smart it is to go when you’re ready, and he’s ready.

[–] jwt155@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (8 children)

Look at the tragedies like Jake Butt, generational talent at TE, guaranteed to go in the first round, gets injured and losses possibly tens of millions of dollars and never really made an impact in the NFL.

One freak injury in college and you lose everything, with his draft position you go, and any advice saying otherwise including OSU coaches is bad advice. Mi remember Calipari at Kentucky openly saying he supports players to go pro if they’re ready and to go get that bag, and more importantly invest wisely and don’t lose it.

[–] 3shotsofwhatever@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Just curious, but why put of every example available did you land on Jake Butt?

[–] thaz230@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Him and Jalen Smith were the first two big names to get hurt in bowl games when opting out first became a thing, so they’re the usual examples for that. I believe Fournette and Mccaffery sat out, and Butt and Smith both had career altering injuries the same season so a big deal of discussion was had about it.

[–] Toledojoe@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Because it's fun to mention that Jake Butt was a Tight End.

[–] repeatwad@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

How could it fumble?

[–] Efficient-Man@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)
[–] MrLeftwardSloping@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you lol wtf

[–] justintrenell@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I love Jake, but he ain't no Brock

[–] amedema@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Definitely not, but he was an all-American and two time B1G tight end of the year.

[–] Expendable_Red_Shirt@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

He was definitely a good prospect. But in no way generational.

[–] pdxblazer@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I mean NIL exists now, if he can get some insane and desperate Ohio State boosters (if he's smart he can secure these deals in the next week or two) to pay him upwards of 15-20 million for a season that will put less wear and tear on his body he would be insane not to stay (also commercial money being the GUY in college vs one of many in the NFL) it might be insane not to stay

[–] Scorps@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah I can safely say he isn't getting 20 million in NIL lol

[–] killerkadugen@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Gets injured in a bowl game, I believe. Right around the time some others were getting chided for sitting out of bowl games.

[–] Brianopolis-Brians@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Jake Butt did get his Charmin endorsement money though.

[–] xxxxNateDaGreat@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

He doesn't even need to look past this afternoon for that type of story when he watched Zinter get carted off the field and straight to the hospital.

[–] Airrows@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Jake butt was a generational talent? Get the fuck out of here 😂

[–] YondaimeHokage4@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Jake Butt was not a generational talent lmao

[–] dudleymooresbooze@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

“Generational talent” is one of those phrases we need to exile from football. It’s used so often it’s become meaningless.

[–] No-Task-132@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yup. Outside of guys like Donald it’s pretty tough to say.

[–] YondaimeHokage4@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Donald was not a generational prospect though.

[–] Senior_Fart_Director@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Jalen Reagor would have a word. He has no idea what it takes to play in the NFL or how to handle himself or his financials.

[–] wolverine6@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Well TIL he is a NFL “legacy.”

There is still a ton separating Reagor from MHJ though. Harrison has all the measurables and has been almost the consensus best WR in college for the last two years and plays for a top college program. I don’t remember Reagor ever getting the same level of national accolades/recognition in college nor is he built the same way MHJ is.

[–] g_borris@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Eh Marvin Harrison was not a well adjusted Player. He was a gang banger.

[–] ThatRandomIdiot@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Fuck outta here with your racism

[–] webby2538@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Marvin Harrison has been involved in multiple shootouts and allegedly killed a man or gave the order. He's not a good guy

[–] PrisonSlides@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Michael Sam would like a word with your wording

[–] Soggy-Check7399@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Don’t understand this take, if your dad was rich, do you really not care if you have a good career and make your own money?

[–] tobylaek@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

As a Buckeye fan who would selfishly looove to see him in scarlet and grey for one more year, it would be foolish of him to return to school. Make your money man…don’t worry about the bowl game…get ready for your next chapter.

[–] Frankensteinbeck@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Maybe a transfer QB comes in, maybe McCord makes some strides, maybe Brown or Kienholz step it up.. but one thing for certain is that defense is going to take a big step back next year. Most of the defensive line will be gone to play on Sundays. The offense could be better next year, but overall I kind of doubt the whole squad will be. Personally I think we overperformed this year at 11-1 so far.

I know it's silly and he's 100% leaving for the draft anyway but yeah, would make no sense for him to return. Get the bag, Marv.

[–] uvohjack@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

As a Michigan fan: do you think you think you guys will win a game against us this century? It's pretty sad at this point, every single year just automatic loss last game of the season.

[–] yeswenarcan@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Some solid U of M math there. You've won 6 of 23 games this century (0.260) and somehow think a 3 game winning streak means you're never going to lose again.

[–] passenger955@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Probably just a Walmart Wolverine. They don't know better.

[–] Expendable_Red_Shirt@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

do you think you guys will win a game against us this century?

Haven't they already won like 17 of the games against you this century?

[–] CliffsOfMohair@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I mean NIL money can get pretty crazy lol

[–] Typhoon556@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Not top 5 in the draft money followed by 20 million+ per year on his second contract

[–] StatisticianFast6737@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The bigger thing is he gets one more prime year of ufa dollars. If he’s as good as hyped that’s $25-30 a year.

[–] Potential_Hornet_559@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yup. And it isn’t even just about the rookie contract. It also means he will get his second contract (which will be huge if he plays as well as he is projected.) a year earlier.

[–] IAmNotScottBakula@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don’t know, Ohio State has some pretty good dining halls.

(I still miss the chicken wraps from the Marketplace)

[–] Ghostownhermit@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Will Ohio state match that contracts 🤔

[–] Tech_Buckeye442@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Could be right but he has a strong alliance to QB McCord and they double team him so he doesnt get that many touches really..

If he does play, or any NFL bound players, they will get extra Buckeye Nation attention over their lives..

[–] M3Core@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, but he might get drafted by the Bears...