With all the news being on who is entering the April draft, there are some players who have decided to stay in school for another year.
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Miami defensive lineman Allen Bailey said he is 100 percent certain he’ll return to school.
“I’m going to stay,” Bailey said. “That’s all. We have a good shot next year to go all the way. It looks good.”
Bailey led the Hurricanes in sacks with seven and tackles for a loss with 11. He’s an incredibly intriguing player who started his career at linebacker. He transitioned to defensive end before settling this season at defensive tackle. In that position, he’s a great gap shooter. His agility and speed at tackle proved to be an asset.
Perhaps the top 3-4 defensive end in the nation also says he’ll be back for his senior year. That would be Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn. The junioer has had a sensational breakthrough season with 9.5 sacks and 18 tackles for a loss.
“It just came down to … I think I could be ready for the NFL, but I just don’t want to leave yet. I still have stuff to prove in college,” Clayborn told reporters.
North Carolina outside linebacker Bruce Carter will also return for his senior year. There is speculation that Carter will reverse his decision, but he sounded pretty certain about returning saying, “I made up my mind a long time ago, I want to graduate and get my degree.”
Of course, Carter, Clayborn and Bailey have until Jan. 15 to change their minds.
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