The rule that kept Washington away is an NFL rule, one that was instituted by the league as a way to mollify the college football coaches. The college guys were worried that once players were drafted they would no longer be around school and finish up their spring term studies. This is a factor even more these days because graduation rates can affect a program and the number of available scholarships.
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Gretz notes that even though the rule is a bit antiquated, it's likely not going anywhere because the NFL wants to continue to be in good standing with the NCAA.
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