This news could be a little old, but since USC was banned from a bowl game, talk about Matt Barkley making a decision about gooing to the NFL or staying his senior year has been heating up. If you don't know, Matt Barkley has been the starting quarterback at University of Souther Cal for the past 3 years. If he decides to go into the draft, he is projected by Mel Kiper to be the 3rd overall draft pick. He recently filed paperwork for the NFL. That does NOT mean he decided to go into the draft. Here is more information. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/01/4093438/uscs-barkley-mulls-decision-files.html
If I was Matt Barkley, I would stay at USC for my senior year. Though USC won't be able to go to a bowl game next year either, he could still contend for the Heisman Trophy, just like he is this year, and also contend to be the 1st overall pick in the NFL draft. Though he is competing for the Heisman Trophy this year, my gut feeling is that Andrew Luck will win the Heisman this year and end up being the 1st pick of the draft. If Barkley stays, he most likely will be a top conteder for both the Heisman and 1st pick of the draft. He shouldn't worry about getting injured, too. Sam Bradford was injured his last year of college football and ended up being drafted #1 overall in the 2010 draft. Though I do not like USC, Barkley should forgo the draft and come back for his senior year.
I disagree with you Matt. I feel like Barkley should definately come out this year for the draft. I mean look at this way. He's already projected to go 3rd. And even if hes not as good as Luck (which i think he's right up there), hes still an extremely good prospect. He plays the pro style of offense at USC extremely well. With that being said, most NFL teams run the pro style offense. He's be a great fit for any NFL team. He is a great quarterback, and should come out this year.
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