A look at the 2007 junior class as players decide whether to enter the 2008 NFL draft.The NFL has released its complete list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2008 draft, and one of the surprise names on the list is Purdue wide receiver Selwyn Lymon.
I don't think Lymon is going to get drafted, and I don't think he thinks he's going to get drafted. But for some of the players who declare right at the deadline (which was last night), they really have no other option.
Lymon is an undeniably talented player, listed at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds and with good athleticism. But he's simply unable to avoid trouble off the field, from getting benched for academic problems his freshman year to getting stabbed in the chest in March to getting suspended in September to getting kicked off the team for good in November.
When he's actually playing football, he can be quite good at it. His 238 receiving yards against Notre Dame in 2006 were the most any player has ever gained against the Irish. But one great game isn't nearly enough to offset all the problems he's caused, and not only will Lymon not be drafted, he'll be lucky if he can find a team that will invite him to training camp.
See the full list of 2008 NFL draft early entries.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-25-2008 @ 8:26PM
Jtallman said...
Guys like this don't deserve to go into the NFL. There are alot of other guys who work hard in school and stay out of trouble and are really good ball players who get cheated out of going in the NFL. Guys like this one take things for granted just like current NFL players do. They seem to forget where they come from and give the sport a bad name.
Reply
1-27-2008 @ 4:34PM
shadydem said...
As physical a specimen he is, Lymon was a huge dissapointment at Purdue. He's not quick off the line, had trouble seperating from coverage, and his speed in the open field was average at best. Believe me, I've watched him the last two years, he was about our 4th option on most plays.
Reply
2-05-2008 @ 7:53PM
Nick Perkins said...
Come on give the kid a chance your saying that there is no way this kid is going to get drafted! He could be one of those picks that nobody expects or last second pick. I think the kid's just got a bad REP! You never he could be the next Hall-Of-Famer!!!!!!!!!
Reply
1-21-2008 @ 6:37PM
tobrien28 said...
I would like to see this guy get another shot. I am a Giants fan and i saw Ahmad Bradshaw fall to the seventh round because of behavior problems, but he has been a great guy so far. I hope the Giants give this guy a shot, but if he blows it i hope they drop him.
Reply