The 7th Floor · Nov 16, 2019
An Open Letter to Miami’s Juniors
Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIt is almost that time of year when underclassman unwittingly declare for the NFL Draft in hoards. At Miami, players leaving early has become something of an annual tradition. The decision to leave campus is one that can never be undone and it is my hope that student athletes understand this. At Miami, players can come back to finish their degree at any time, but many who leave will never play in another meaningful football game. The decision to leave not only puts an end to a player’s collegiate career, but also to their adolescence: from the moment they leave campus, they will be on their own for better or worse.