Darius Latham Declares for NFL Draft

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Twitter world exploding with the news.    :(

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

I guess the downside to being a football school is all these players leaving for the NFL

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Definitely not news we expected or wanted, but now that we're a football school, "we don't rebuild, we reload". 

[ThompsonHoosier 3,413]

That's an odd decision. He has a lot of potential but I haven't seen him on any draft boards. Best of luck to him!

[JaybobHoosier 11,821]

That's an odd decision. He has a lot of potential but I haven't seen him on any draft boards. Best of luck to him!

I'm curious as well. Wonder if he just wanted to try and get paid instead of staying in college.

[Parakeet Jones 3,733]

I'm curious as well. Wonder if he just wanted to try and get paid instead of staying in college.

I wonder due to his suspension earlier in the year if he and college aren't a good fit for each other. I don't mean that in a disparaging way either.

[Kilroy 271]

Can't fault him. Bigs generally have a pretty short window before injury takes them out for their career. Get paid and move on.

[johnsoniu 6,064]

Not entirely surprised. Kid has talent. Best of luck big guy.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

With his athleticism, he should impress during the combine. Best of luck Latham!

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

I wonder due to his suspension earlier in the year if he and college aren't a good fit for each other. I don't mean that in a disparaging way either.

I can't help but think the same. He hasn't been on any draft boards I've seen and it's already a fairly deep draft at DT. 

 

Since the most important thing in career length and ability to earn over time in the NFL is when you're picked, it seems like a weird decision without really promising news for him.

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

 

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Indiana DT Darius Latham's strong season flew under the radar across the nation

 

[LockdownD 2,212]

Is this a situation where if Darius doesn't hire an agent, he would be able to return to school?

[GnarlyTimGarl 1,414]

I wonder due to his suspension earlier in the year if he and college aren't a good fit for each other. I don't mean that in a disparaging way either.

Agree 100%.

 

It's tough, because I think another year of hard work and effort could result in a better draft position. But I'm sure there are many things at play here with his decision. And if it's time, then it's time. 

[Hoosier116 318]

Is this a situation where if Darius doesn't hire an agent, he would be able to return to school?

Not positive on this but pretty sure that when they declare they are gone. Unlike college bball where they take an eval period to test the waters. With 7 rounds most are apt to stay anyway. I hope he gets drafted. Just don't see his name on anybody's board at all.

[TrueHoosier62 1,592]

Wish he'd have stayed, the defensive line was beginning to come along nicely. Hope we have some underclassmen ready to step up.

[RBB89 3,497]

Apparently he has been invited to the combine.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,169]

is that good?

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

is that good?

It can be gives him a chance to raise his stock for sure if he can impress.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

NFL combine Feb. 23 - 26. Guess we don't have a thread on Suds yet.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

‏@dpbrugler: #Indiana DT Darius Latham received a "go back to school" grade, but felt it was time, didn't want to risk injury.