Andrew Luck wants degree before entering NFL Draft

by Dan Kadar on Jul 11, 2010 11:05 AM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

Speaking on a Bay Area radio station last week, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck said he wants to get a college degree before going to the NFL.

"I don’t think about it that much," the redshirt sophomore said on KNBR. "I still consider myself a pretty young guy. I need to get a degree in college before I start thinking about that stuff. I will probably stay in school for sure."

The thought then is that Luck would go pro following his junior season and be in the 2012 NFL Draft. Of course, a lot could change between now and January when underclassmen have to declare for next year's draft.

Should Luck play through his junior season, he would also battle for draft position with Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley. A true sophomore going into this season, Barkley is projected as an early first round pick. During the 2009 draft, Mel Kiper of ESPN said Barkley is a future first overall selection.

But thus far, Luck has made more of an impression. In 2009, Luck completed 56.2 percent of his passes for 2,575 yards, 13 touchdowns and only four interceptions.

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You’ve gotta throw Gabbert in there too.

But I wouldn’t read too much into this yet.

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by TheRealSlimShady on Jul 11, 2010 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

If Luck plays very well and leads Stanford to an excellent season, Jim Harbaugh could field some enticing NFL HC offers. That could complicate Luck’s plans to get a degree before heading to the next level.

by Alo on Jul 11, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Or if Harbaugh leaves to his former school, which doesn’t deserve to be named.

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by TheRealSlimShady on Jul 11, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure I buy it

The fact that he’s a Stanford kid lends him some cred in this respect, as he’s likely more commited to his education than most kids… but if he truly has a transcendent year and establishes himself as the top prosepct in the draft, can he look 35 million dollars in the face and walk away?

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by Conjunction on Jul 11, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

Matt Barkley

Is definitely a “golden boy” type QB, but I don’t think he is a first overall pick. I know he was only a freshman last year, but I personally don’t see the upside for him to be a player of that caliber. I see him going second maybe first round in 2-3 years, but Mel Kiper saying he is a future 1st overall just seems… Mel Kiper

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