New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman noticed some prospects who opted out of the 2020 college football season came back out of shape at their pro days.
"[Some prospects] looked like me," Gettleman told reporters Thursday.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many top prospects to opt out of last season and focus on the 2021 NFL draft. Projected first-round picks such as Ja'Marr Chase and Penei Sewell missed the entire year, while quarterback Trey Lance played just one game before opting out.
Gettleman said he evaluated older film on these players but still made sure to ask about the decision in video meetings.