Calijah Kancey
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Nuts to stay. He's going in the first or second round. Time to cash in, son.
I'm a Pitt fan , I say stay.
Leaving early doesn't always work out.
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Leaving early doesn't always work out.
Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline Values Pitt DL Calijah Kancey As Fifth Round Pick
Calijah Kancey needed just one arm to claim the ACC Defensive Player of the Year trophy this weekend in Charlotte — fitting considering his other arm was in a sling. He’s not playing in Pitt’s bowl game due to injury, his superb junior season now over, but he’s also not voiced his intention on a […]
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There's several mocks putting him up potentially into the late first or second round. Now, granted, a lot of mock drafts are pure crap, and if that is the case, I could amend my advice. But in his case, if he's even in the 3rd round I'd have him go. Lower than that, and you could make an argument to stay.
I honestly think he should transfer for big NIL money (or try to get it here). He doesn't have a sure position at the next level. Leal, our 3rd round pick, got less than $1M guaranteed. So if he falls to the third, that's about what he gets. He could actually play two more years of college ball if he wanted to. Probably at $2M/year.
I love how everyone on here automatically thinks the grass is greener elsewhere. I mean Pitt made him the player he is, which they do with alot of DLineman , so sure he will do better somewhere else...
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I'm not saying the grass is greener elsewhere, but the money probably is. Though I'm sure this is one Bickell and the boys would pony up for, if it came down to it.
He needs to declare… Thanks for everything Mr. Kancey!
I saw one article having him in the 5th round.
Whats better? Get drafted ,sign a contract and likely not play much versus staying in school and making some cash with more tape?
The fans that think Kancey has done enough are wrong. Hes not going in the first round
At least not in this coming draft. Another big year probably elevates his stock.
Whats better? Get drafted ,sign a contract and likely not play much versus staying in school and making some cash with more tape?
The fans that think Kancey has done enough are wrong. Hes not going in the first round
At least not in this coming draft. Another big year probably elevates his stock.
What more can he show that will increase his stock?
He already it ACC DPOY. Not sure other than a few more sacks and more National Awards but how many more picks does that move you up?
Risk of a injury vs Reward of a few more spots doesn't make sense.
Nfl bound no more questions.
He already it ACC DPOY. Not sure other than a few more sacks and more National Awards but how many more picks does that move you up?
Risk of a injury vs Reward of a few more spots doesn't make sense.
Nfl bound no more questions.
If it was an easy decision , as some in this thread have declared , then Kancey would have already declared and who knows what kinda injury he has.
I just find it funny, almost 95 percent of the time people on here always say leave. Like they want to push players out the door.
How did it work out for Kenny.
I just find it funny, almost 95 percent of the time people on here always say leave. Like they want to push players out the door.
How did it work out for Kenny.
He can't put anything more on tape that would increase his stock, especially when considering the NFL values youth. But if his shoulder injury is sidelining him for a while, it might affect his combine numbers.
Even still, his size is what it is. So whether he declares this season, next, or the one after that, there's no guarantee he's going to get more than $1M guaranteed (and it may not even be that). But he can certainly get that in college. NIL has changed these decisions.
Another year in college won't help him get taller or bigger. He's got nothing left to prove. Go get paid and Hail to Pitt!
As a fan, I would love to see him stay but that article also stated that he should go into the draft because he is not going to grow another 2 inches with another year. He is Dpoy in the ACC and made some 1st Team All-American teams. What more can he do next year? He could get injured badly or worst. He needs to prep for the draft so he could test through the roof. That’s how he can increase his stock.
Are you guaranteeing when he will get drafted? He has nothing more to prove with another year at Pitt. His size and production are what they are. He very well may be a 2nd round pick this year. That will play itself out. Regardless, he is going to make a roster and a paycheck next year.
Are you guaranteeing the round ? No , your not.
And he could make more money in college next year while improving his stock.
He could theoretically make more money playing two years of college ball than he might ever see in the NFL, though. Kind of how Oscar T decided to go back to Kentucky, since he doesn't translate to a contemporary NBA position.
I would guess he still goes pro, but how many guys are in the weird niche that he is? All-American, but might not even go until the 4th or 5th round in the NFL draft. Seems like the exact type who might want to consider that.
I thought it was strange that his bowl announcement didn't include the "my time at Pitt" angle. I assume he was at least kicking the idea of returning around at that point.
Pickett was not ACC offensive player of the year or an All-American in his junior year, either. He had much to prove, and he did so. What else can Kancey prove in college?
yeah that is probably one of the slashes on the go side, but there are some for the stay side as well.
It's his decision. All Im saying is it is not always 100 go, see ya Im leaving.
ACC Defensive Player of the Year'
1st Team all American
Finalist for the Outland Trophy.
How much more stock is there to improve on? I am not trying to argue with you. You are taking for granted two things. That he will be a lower round pick this year and will absolutely become a higher round pick next year by staying in college. He doesn't need advice from either one of us. If he enters the draft, he will get drafted. He will make a roster and get paid well for it.
If he decides that another year of school will improve his draft status after next year, he may stay. He could also get injured, play hurt and have less production. The NFL minimum salary this year is $705,000. If he is going to get that kinda cash from Pitt, maybe he stays. I doubt it.
I guess it comes down to whether or not he thinks he can produce in the NFL and starting the clock on the time to second contract vs. what he could potentially make via NIL.
I agree with your conclusion. Too much risk to stay, either here or even to take a good NIL deal from another, to simply play one more year in college. He’s gotten all the accolades already, as you listed; he really can’t do better. He’ll be drafted at least the second round (as long as he doesn’t pull a Paris Ford in workouts). That will be nice money, nice bonus, and at least a three year deal, to establish himself as a pro. I would love him to stay here as a Pitt fan, but he needs to be smart and say sayonara to college football.
Kancey is already getting NIL money. If he turns pro, that opens up some more NIL cap space for some of the other players🤷♂️
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Quarterback is just about the only position where teams don't knock guys too much on age. Younger guys are preferred, but it's too hard to find guys who can play at all so they'll use a 1st on a 5th year guy.
A guy who is a year younger but not quite as good will often get drafted ahead of a better, older player. Kancey could come back, have a better season, and get drafted a round later than he would have this year.
Looks like haba has accepted to play in the shrine bowl ,I might be wrong but I don't see him getting drafted,he's a guy who didn't help himself this year as his play wasn't very good especially the first half of the year
Unless he can increase his height and frame by staying, there’s nothing he can do next year to increase his draft stock.
If the injury is going to keep him out of the combine/workouts then it mayake sense to comeback but otherwise he should go to the NFL. He might make more in college but I would think he dreams of playing in the NFL and he will start the clock on his second contract which even if he is just a solid guy will be far more than a nil
Shoulder surgery is no joke for a Lineman. He probably won't be 100% until well after the Draft, maybe not even until well into the season. I think if he's going to get six figure NIL it's a decent risk to come back and try for that early round money in 24.
If he does go the NIL route here's hoping pitt ponies up to keep him love to have him back but I'm not holding my breath
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