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    NIL in college football is making a big impact on the NFL draft

    DETROIT — The shakeup in college football is having an impact on the NFL draft. Now that college players can make money on their name, image and likeness, without losing their eligibility, there isn't the same urgency to leave for the pros. Many NFL evaluators say that has impacted the draft, which wrapped up Saturday, in some cases diluting the caliber of players available in the later ...
    by Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times Apr 27, 2024 3 minutes
    Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell looks on during the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park on April 26, 2024, in Detroit.

    DETROIT — The shakeup in college football is having an impact on the NFL draft.

    Now that college players can make money on their name, image and likeness, without losing their eligibility, there isn't the same urgency to leave for the pros.

    Many NFL evaluators say that has impacted the draft, which wrapped up Saturday, in some cases diluting the caliber of players available in the later rounds.

    "It's a real issue," said a longtime NFL team personnel executive, noting the talent drop was more precipitous this year than in prior later rounds.

    "People are being talked

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