“Kenny Gainwell… finished his redshirt freshman season with 2,069 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns.”
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I can understand not wanting to risk exposure. If he stays home and does not go to any college parties and such, that could bode well for his health.
I am curious as to the draft advice he got about opting out. I wonder if his draft position is considered top 2 rounds since he plays for Memphis and not some place like Ohio St or Wisconsin. I would think that a second year of college play would help to show he wasn’t a one hit wonder. Unless he didn’t feel he could maintain the starting job over the other backs on the roster.
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He is opting out because of Covid, his family has lost 4 members to the virus. He hasn’t made a decision about the NFL yet.
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Well the article said something different.
Instead of playing his sophomore season in the Bluff City, Gainwell will be preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Yes, I read that same article on MSN Sports
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That is quite an impact on one family. I wish them all the best.
I hope it does not impact his draft and he does well in the combines, but I would probably make a similar decision in his shoes.
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Rather selfishly, slightly dissapointed. Although Memphis is an opponent, as a fan of the game I enjoy seeing Memphis RBs go beast mode.
Henderson , Gibson, Pollard, Gainwell, Memphis just keeps reloading.
Wish Kenny best of luck in his future endeavors.