Potential top 10 NFL Prospect Christian Wilkins turns down $$$ millions, decides to stay at Clemson
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it was expensive but we got it done .
It's the place. Or maybe he wasn't getting the same assessment from the actual NFL people that was being put out by the Chris Mortensens of the world.
We had to work up to the deadline to rework our Rookie QBs deal, and added another love offering at New Spring. I think the thing that put it over the top was saying we would find a way to get him a nice low mileage new car , and his dad a car wash deal.
I don't lack a sense of humor, but you might want to address that to someone who wasn't trying to find a more plausible legitimate explanation.
Actually I heard Dabo's new house really isn't his. Its the new dorm for the D line.
Hard to take that players actually enjoy the school and being there huh? Oh I know, they pay them right?
Its my understanding he got a second round grade. As good as he has been I honestly think he needs to add more muscle and strength. Crazy to say a man at 300 isnt big enough but he really could benefit from turning about 20lbs of that from fat to muscle.
It is what it is, many won’t believe the real reason that they decide to stay and be part of the program, so I choose to have fun with it.
Dabo has built a monster of a program. i do not know how long it will last , but it has sure been a fun ride so far.
Wilkins is a very different guy. Graduated in 2.5 years, participates in Everything on campus. Read about him, he LOVES college life. He doesn't isolate himself from other students. He is at all the basketball games, all the baseball games, he is Mr. Clemson. Not surprised he is coming back.
ESPN’s Todd McShay projected Wilkins to go No. 16 overall in the first round and both USA TODAY and ESPN regarded Wilkins as a top-10 “big board” prospect.
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Nice of the tater to start another tater thread. Don't you guys have your own site to discuss Clemson matters?
Straight Cash Homie. Kid already has his degree and a NC. One blown out knee and he’s screwed himself over.
This is nuts but this is the guy that fondled tackled opponents in the pile. Guess this should not be surprising. Does he not know he is a top 5 pick in the draft and the 1st pick @ his position last season signed a 4 year $30 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus. He could build his own version of Dabo's playground with that income. What a foolish decision with tremendous risk for injury. He will be doing the same thing for nothing @ Clemson that an NFL franchise will pay him a fortune for.
We do but its so busy right now that by the time you type in a response the thread has 15 new additions.
He'll have a substantial insurance policy AND a Master's degree. I'm sure he'll be fine.
Perry Noble and his gang of misfits paid him. This is nuts. Someone has to investigate them. They even got XT dad out of prison.
^^^so silly , as long as our rival thinks this is how Dabo is doing it , the longer we will build the gap.
Absolutely. Tune into ESPN/ESPN 2 Thanksgiving weekend.
I hear he’s trying to become a proctologist. But since when can’t you get a degree post NFL?
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Not worth $50 million and it only pays off if he has a career ending injury. He's doing the same work for free an NFL franchise would pay a fortune for in a signed contract this May. Dabo is some salesman to make these kids miss the draft. SMH....
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We do but its so busy right now that by the time you type in a response the thread has 15 new additions.
B.S. Why are you so obsessed with what Gamecock fans are talking about? Why are so many of you guys creating fake accounts here? It's creepy and pathetic. Stalkers.
No one believed me when I revealed the whole bitcoin/Newspring issue. #howdoyoulikemenow
I'm sure he does...probably around $10MM. But that would still most likely be less than his signing bonus...without even considering his annual contract.
Well...that Master's degree sure as hell isn't in Finance.
I think there must be a discrepancy between the "pundits" and the NFL scouts.
Premiums according to this article are around 8k per 1 million. 80k. Who pays that? The school?
Yes, the school....but I always thought it was to comeback and let them complete their degree.
Jesus, how high do you think Wilkins was going to go? You're way off base, which is a part of why he's coming back. The talk of him going top 10-20 just wasn't realistic, and the NFL FO that gives players their grade pretty much said as much. $10 million signing bonus is top ten money. To go in his realistic slot, you're talking 4-5 million signing bonus. That's good money, but there's no reason to think he can shoot up draft boards with another AA season.
No one knows. Don't have access to the NFL scouts and most services seem to be projecting him as top-20. That's the information we have...and based on that it makes no sense. The top person at his position last year, I believe got considerably more than what you are quoting.
Well it worked out fine for Tajh Boyd....no hold on a sec.
Jonathan Allen was the first DT taken last year, and he went 17. Wilkins is every bit as good as Allen, if not better, but it all depends on needs and draft order. My guess is Wilkins would have gone anywhere between 20 and beyond. Early second round at the latest. Again, that's around 4-5 million guaranteed. My point is that Wilkins coming back isn't some sort of shock and it's not really that terrible of a decision. Spiller/McDaniel/Davis all should have gone and it showed down the road.
Right , like the people that matter (administration, coaches etc... ) believe this shit. Keep bragging. It can come crashing down, ask us.
No sh**!!! Klempsun clowns having a discussion amongst themselves on GD FGF!!!
It’s always a gamble.
Fans are funny though. Some Clemson fans have talked him up into the best prospect ever. Now he needs more work. LOL
Kids have to make their own decisions and live with them.
Fans are funny though. Some Clemson fans have talked him up into the best prospect ever. Now he needs more work. LOL
Kids have to make their own decisions and live with them.
