Why are players opting out of bowl games?
Why are players opting out of bowl games? One reason is the high number of opt-outs from high-end, NFL prospect-quality talent. Ever since Stanford’s Christian McCaffery opted out of the Sun Bowl in 2016, more and more top prospects are choosing to skip their final college game. These soon-to-be NFL players want to protect themselves and their draft stock.
One reason is the high number of opt-outs from high-end, NFL prospect-quality talent. Ever since Stanford’s Christian McCaffery opted out of the Sun Bowl in 2016, more and more top prospects are choosing to skip their final college game. These soon-to-be NFL players want to protect themselves and their draft stock.