20 years ago, the NFL still wouldn't have cared, foolish SCOTUS decision notwithstanding.
This sort of thing is also the reason why I laugh when some people say that a loss bothers the players and coaches more than anyone. I think, quite often, that is not the case. You think some player from southern California that comes across the country to play for Alabama because he thinks it sets him up better for a pro career really cares more about Alabama football than Clyde from Dothan that has invested 60 years of his life as a Tide fan? You think Ukelele really cares more about tater football than Lester from Rock Hill that has been in the same seat in dirt valley since before he could talk? You think Auburn mattered more to Cam than the fan that loves that school more than his own mama and would follow them anywhere on Earth?
Anyway, I'm not even mad at guys like Deebo. I love seeing him do well, and I hope he talks up our program. When he sat out and when other guys do it, it doesn't make them worse than Hitler. It is a bit selfish, though.