Chase Brown declares for NFL Draft, opts out of bowl game
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Ugh. 
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Good luck to chase. Love him. But Iād rather use any NIL money he wouldāve needed on a QB. (And Isaiah Williams I guess too)
Tough week
This makes sense. Fortunately, we're reasonably deep at RB.
Not that we won't miss Chase! But it is hardly surprising.
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
If one is a college RB that put up good numbers and scouts like, declare for the draft ASAP! The clock is ticking for one to get paid in the NFL at that position in particular.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
yes. it will be interesting to see in what round he gets selected
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Best decision for everyone involved I think.
It's different for RB's.
And man, Chase, bravo dude. His legacy is a sea of bruises on Big Ten defenders.
It's different for RB's.
And man, Chase, bravo dude. His legacy is a sea of bruises on Big Ten defenders.
Yes - although the math isn't that simple anymore - Chase was one of those cases where he would have made significantly more in NIL than a 3rd or 4th round pick will make and that is what he'll be - plus his living expenses would be a lot lower in college. banking a good savings before going pro should start to make a lot of sense to these guys
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
True, but at what cost to his professional future? RB's only have so many bullets in the chamber.
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
To add, even a fourth rounder's salary will top any NIL deal plus there is much better at either a second NFL contract or at worse a post-NFL CFL contract (his Canadian-ness is very desirable there lol) with less wear and tear.
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Good luck Chase. Go make your dreams come true!
Itās not his fault, but the little hits just keep coming for Illinois. Hopefully we can win this game to seize back momentum.
Itās not his fault, but the little hits just keep coming for Illinois. Hopefully we can win this game to seize back momentum.
Absolutely loved watching this young man's efforts and spectacular results during his time in O & B. It was actually fun to watch him run! Thank you Chase, and all the best to you!
But- do you have any younger brothers who are interested in football? Maybe a cousin? If so, please send them our way!
But- do you have any younger brothers who are interested in football? Maybe a cousin? If so, please send them our way!
Mississippi State's players all seem to be playing in the Bowl game, including the ones declaring for the NFL. I guess they are playing for their Coach.
Oh well, next man up. Maybe we can try and compete in the Bowl game. As a long time fan, the Bowl game means something to me.
I understand why these young men are making these choices, but it hurts as a fan. Good luck Chase on your next steps in life. You sure brought us a lot of joy this season!
Oh well, next man up. Maybe we can try and compete in the Bowl game. As a long time fan, the Bowl game means something to me.
I understand why these young men are making these choices, but it hurts as a fan. Good luck Chase on your next steps in life. You sure brought us a lot of joy this season!
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People bandy about theoretical amounts for NIL deals rather whimsically.
Chase, who presumably saw actual numbers, saw it differently.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
we dont know if Chase was offered $1 million NIL to stay, but there are reports of that and those numbers are not unheard of in college football right now
we do know nothing in the NFL is guaranteed other than the signing bonus, and those arent huge in the rounds 3-7
the average annual salaries for day 3 picks are about 700,000 and the signing bonus is about 300,000. So if you if stick and make the team, like Doug Kramer did, you make about 1,000,000 in your first year , and 700,000 for years 2-4.
You cant fault Brown for deciding to leave, and he would not have been necessarily foolish to collect the NIL money for a year and then leave.
Injury is always a risk, and wear and tear on the body is another, both of which happen in the college game.
Best wishes to him.
For his sake, I hope the Bears dont take him.
For my sake, I hope they do .
As long as its not the Packers, Im okay with it.
we do know nothing in the NFL is guaranteed other than the signing bonus, and those arent huge in the rounds 3-7
the average annual salaries for day 3 picks are about 700,000 and the signing bonus is about 300,000. So if you if stick and make the team, like Doug Kramer did, you make about 1,000,000 in your first year , and 700,000 for years 2-4.
You cant fault Brown for deciding to leave, and he would not have been necessarily foolish to collect the NIL money for a year and then leave.
Injury is always a risk, and wear and tear on the body is another, both of which happen in the college game.
Best wishes to him.
For his sake, I hope the Bears dont take him.
For my sake, I hope they do .
As long as its not the Packers, Im okay with it.
Good luck, Chase!
This is kind of a nerdy side question ā but does anyone know how NIL income is earned from a tax perspective compared to the NFL? Do they use something like LLCs as S-Corps for 1099s instead of the W-2 ānormalā wage? Just wondering if there are any nuances where $1m in one is not actually the same as the other after considering tax setup.
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