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- Eric DeCosta, the Baltimore Ravens general manager, cautions that NFL draft entrants are aging due to name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals and looser eligibility rules.
- He notes that 18% of the draft board are players over 24 years old, up from 4% before 2024.
- DeCosta says this trend could limit growth for players and raise injury risks.
- The changing college football landscape is prompting NFL teams to adjust their strategies.
