Maxwell Worship declares for the NFL draft

[BrentVU]

He gave Vanderbilt five great years and even played in the Texas Bowl as a freshman. He graduated with a degree last May. He came back for a fifth season even though he didn't have to. He has NFL aspirations. All the best to him!

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[Seadog73]

Maxwell was a baller for us. I wish him the absolute best in everything going forward.

[charlestonalum]

GOOD LUCK AND THANKS

[VU1970]

Good luck!

[Nashmann]

Best of luck Max!!!

[LawoftheWest]

I have lost track of the rules about declaring for the draft. The rules seem to be changing at a dizzying speed (at least to me, an old timer). Will someone please explain the impediments to Worship returning. Thanks.

[BrentVU]

Will someone please explain the impediments to Worship returning. Thanks.

Worship has played five seasons, and even though one of those was the Covid season of 2020, I am pretty sure that means he is out of eligibility. His declaration for the NFL draft should not be interpreted as "I'm leaving early with eligibility left."

[BrentVU]

Ben Bresnahan has declared for the draft also. I think technically he could have come back for a sixth season since he didn't see action in 2018, but it would have been really surprising if he did; very few players come back for a sixth season (Michael Owusu being a recent exception).

[BrentVU]

Safety Justin Harris, who probably would have played a lot this season if not for an injury, has decided to "medically retire" from football. He had three years of eligibility left.

[BrentVU]

From Jacob Brammer, the tackle from the portal who was a godsend to the offensive line this season, his fifth... "the coaching staff and support staff at Vanderbilt is second to none," he says... he is declaring for the draft.