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Herbstreit: NIL Keeps Top QBs in College, Thins Draft

4/25/2026

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Kirk Herbstreit warned the NFL must adapt to a NIL-driven norm of players staying longer.
He said the NIL rule lets juniors remain to boost draft stock, thinning the draft class.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore stayed for 2026, is projected No. 2 overall, and follows the Ducks’ Jan. 9, 2026 playoff loss.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss would have earned less if he entered the draft.

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Kirk Herbstreit warned the NFL must adapt to a NIL-driven norm of players staying longer.
He said the NIL rule lets juniors remain to boost draft stock, thinning the draft class.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore stayed for 2026, is projected No. 2 overall, and follows the Ducks’ Jan. 9, 2026 playoff loss.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss would have earned less if he entered the draft.