Tucker: When in doubt, players should leave school for the NFL

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Tucker: When in doubt, players should leave school for the NFL image

At least 90 underclassmen are expected to enter the 2014 NFL draft, shattering last year's record number of 73. The draft is getting younger and younger

SN's Ross Tucker has no problem with that. In fact, he thinks leaving school early for the pros is a smart move for a player more times than not.

Considering injury risk, a potential loss in draft stock and wear and tear on players' bodies — all for no compensation in college — what's the point of sticking around?

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