The AAF has suspended its operation (for now), but that doesn’t mean some players didn’t benefit from playing the eight weeks of games. For a precious few, the league’s platform could lead to another shot at the NFL, which was the idea behind this to begin.
After talking to a mix of evaluators mining the AAF for talent, and those working on the scouting side in the league itself, here are a few players to keep an eye on …
QB Garrett Gilbert, Orlando: A former high-profile high-school recruit, Gilbert has always had tools, but has never realized his potential.