Not too sure Toren will make it. Like others said he won't be a RB. I honestly don't know if he will stick.
Toren Young forgoing final year of eligibility
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He probably lacks the quickness needed at next level, but teams like bigger durable backs to sustain a full season, so hey, you never know. Good news is that he averaged over 5 yards a carry. Bad news, 1 reception this past year.
Selfishly, while he was very solid, it is exciting to know this will free up some carries for a younger player who might have a higher ceiling.
Selfishly, while he was very solid, it is exciting to know this will free up some carries for a younger player who might have a higher ceiling.
Toren is almost identical in size to LeShun Daniels. Daniel's benefited from more carries and thus more total yards throughout his career, but both had very similar ypc avgs. LeShun couldn't ever stick anywhere and I don't see Toren doing so, but certainly don't knock his decision. As others have pointed out, doesn't really make sense to put your body through another year of abuse when you'll already have your degree and don't stand to gain much from a professional football standpoint.
How is it not? He has nothing to gain with another year. He would get less carries. He's graduated. Should he come back for less carries to improve his stock???
I know for a fact they hate it, they keep their lockers at the complex and work out there in the off season because they hate the process.
How do I find the extreme sarcasm emoji?
I think the argument is that (1) if you love playing football, and (2) it’s unlikely you’ll be able to play at the next level, then (3) by leaving you’re foregoing the last chance you have to play in competitive football.
With that said, I agree that another year will do nothing for his NFL stock. I also think that he has at least an outside shot at sticking on a practice squad and can earn some decent money doing so. Additionally, while playing football might be a lot of fun, ultimately these guys have a full life ahead of them, and if they already graduated they might as well not delay their future careers just to play another year of football.
The only problem is that only like 4 NFL teams carry a FB on the roster.
Ok that is a bit of an exaggeration.
According to Over The Cap, a website that tracks player contracts, just 14 of the NFL’s 32 teams currently have a fullback signed to a multi-year deal.
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Im sure the lack of going to class and the millions of dollars has nothing to do with "personality coming out"
Sadly, being a fullback myself once upon a time years ago you are correct. The 49ers still use one, but I don't see them needing one since the one they have is damn good. Can Toren Punt?The only problem is that only like 4 NFL teams carry a FB on the roster.
Ok that is a bit of an exaggeration.
According to Over The Cap, a website that tracks player contracts, just 14 of the NFL’s 32 teams currently have a fullback signed to a multi-year deal.
If you're going to use stats at least get them right. 4.8 to 5.3 on 53 more carries.4.0 versus 5.3 - does that mean anything to you? LOL.
Also, toren had a whopping 7 receiving yards. 7.
LOL
I was referring to his decision to enter the NFL draft. Toren is a great young man but I don't see him getting drafted.
Oh, there's no chance he gets drafted. You're correct there.
You are correct - 4.8. I thought that was a "0". My screen was blurry showing it. Still, 5.3 is significantly bigger. The passing ability of Goodson is why I would make him a 3rd down specialist. Toren Young is a very good RB and under rated.
Ya, that's why he was the 3rd running back, because he was very good. Your main running back with 7 yards receiving on the year. Ya, thats a good recipe.
Another kid I always liked. Not great, and TyG isn't going to allow for many carries for the reserves, but a fun great guy. Never turned it out of bounds and always carried pain to the defense.
Did exactly what we want the boys to do. Stay eligible, play out his career at Iowa and graduate-in four years. If he cannot get a pro gig he'll have a degree and a chance for a decent job.
Did exactly what we want the boys to do. Stay eligible, play out his career at Iowa and graduate-in four years. If he cannot get a pro gig he'll have a degree and a chance for a decent job.
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I really don't understand this all-too-common pattern - guys giving up college eligibility who are fringe NFL players at best. Yeah, maybe TY couldn't do anything next season to improve his status as a potential pro football player....but it might have also been his last chance to play football in his entire life. Dozens of kids are doing this every year, and I find it a bit sad. The almighty $, I guess.
I don’t think it has anything to do with money. He graduated college. He played four years. He’s ready to move on from college football. So he will give the NFL a shot now and if nothing happens he’ll move on with his life and pursue a vocation with his college degree. It’s that or he busts his butt for another year to get 5 carries a game and moves on next year.
This exactly. These Young men, (NO pun intended), put in a ton of work, through out the year. I'm sure he see's a limited role, and he'll take his shot or move on......
