Elijah McGuire

[CajunJack55]

Let's be honest. He was never going to work his way into the first round of the draft. If he is given a grade of 3th round or better, that is where he'd have been if he has a great year next year. The NFL just doesn't value running backs. SO with that in mind why would he not bolt for the league? As a running back you have limited years in your body so why not maximize the years your body has to make money by leaving early.

If he is being estimated 3rd round or above then he would be stupid not to declare for the draft. I'm no scout but I just don't see that happening.

[cajunhawk]

No doubt he was used in a role that wasn't his strong suit, but who else on this team could have filled that roll besides Nixon (who was trying to be a qb . Next year Nixon better be in the Alonzo roll.

They could have tried others at the position. A rolling stone gathers no moss. The staff seemed to phone it in and just looked who was next on the depth chart after Walter Williams left and said...congrats you are now the new tailback.

[SlickRick]

I agree....he tests the water no matter how his season went. Along with what Boomer posted, I think Eli has the potential to be a top, inside receiver in the NFL. He could play a little lighter if it increases quickness/speed, but this guy plays the ball in the air as well as I've seen in a long time, and has elite hands. I can't recall seeing him drop a pass while at UL. Playing RB is a possibility as a third down back, but I like his chances better at the slot position. With his hands and ability to play the ball in the air, he's great at catching punts, but we didn't see him return many?

[CrappDaddy]

I think he declares and gets drafted in rnd 6 or 7.

My heart is hoping he comes back though.

[CrazyCajun]

I think he will go undrafted if he leaves early.

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Louisiana star running back Elijah McGuire is waiting for an outside opinion before he makes a decision whether he'll be running against Sun Belt defenders or NFL defenders next season. Coach Mark Hudspeth said Wednesday that he met...

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UL running back Elijah McGuire plans to submit name for 2016 NFL Draft evaluation

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[SlickRick]

I think he will go undrafted if he leaves early.

I do too....but only because we didn't throw to him that much to be considered a slot receiver prospect. I hope he stays and we run an offense that shows off his receiving ability. That's what will get the NFL's attention. There's a much lower premium on RB's in the NFL these days....only the very top of the heap will get drafted in the early rounds.

[CrazyCajun]

I do too....but only because we didn't throw to him that much to be considered a slot receiver prospect. I hope he stays and we run an offense that shows off his receiving ability. That's what will get the NFL's attention. There's a much lower premium on RB's in the NFL these days....only the very top of the heap will get drafted in the early rounds.

Yep, his stock is low right now...2 consecutive shoulder injuries, didn't pan out as a pure RB, we didn't throw to him enough, RB value has lowered over the years, Leaving early from the SBC after the year he had isn't smart IMO. If he decides to go I hope he is fully prepared to go the UDFA route...after the 4th round it's almost better so you can pick the right situation and the right offense. Teams do not hesitate to cut 5th,6th or 7th round picks.

[Lexhead]

It appears that some of you may be making too much of this. It is simply a prudent thing for Eli to do. I would expect him to investigate this option. The fact of the matter is he didn't have a great year (numbers indicating otherwise be damned). I love the kid too, but I would be surprised if indications came back that he would go in rounds 1-3. Just not in the cards this year. He would have had a better chance of that last year. I hope the kid rebounds and blows up next year. I think we will have a chance to see it, because he isn't coming out this year.