LSU alum Ben McDonald says he doesn't agree with NFL-to-college returns, but understands why coaches want them
"I think once you get to play your four years, for me, it’s time to move on at that point. But things are so different now when you talk about the NIL money and the money that’s out there now, you get why these kids want to come back."So, if you can’t make it in the NFL, MLB, wherever, maybe you have that opportunity to return for a fifth year of college and make some money. You don’t blame the players for wanting to continue to play.
- ▪"I think once you get to play your four years, for me, it’s time to move on at that point.
- ▪But things are so different now when you talk about the NIL money and the money that’s out there now, you get why these kids want to come back."So, if you can’t make it in the NFL, MLB, wherever, maybe you have that opportunity to return fo
- ▪You don’t blame the players for wanting to continue to play.
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OutKick Sports LSU alum Ben McDonald says he doesn't agree with NFL-to-college returns, but understands why coaches want them McDonald, the former No 1 MLB pick, sees pros and cons as LSU tries to get ex-pros back on football field By Scott Thompson OutKick Published August 31, 2026 8:29pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ben McDonald on pro athletes returning to college: 'If I'm a head coach I want these players' Former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald discusses professional athletes returning to college to reclaim their eligibility, the debate surrounding the growing trend and what it could mean for the future of college sports on 'America Reports.' As the LSU Tigers prepare for their season opener against the Clemson Tigers, not all…
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