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1qqaaz · 06-08-2021, 08:31 AM

The only difference with Fox, in comparison to Vesey and Kerfoot, is that Fox was smart enough to unequivocally communicate his intentions ahead of time. Because of it, he was able to sign before having to go UFA.

Since 2005 there have been a lot NCAA players picked in the top 12.
I don't believe a single one has gone UFA. Correct me if I am wrong (I just doubled checked and it looks like all of them signed).
Jack Johnson (2005) didn't want to sign with Carolina, but he, like Fox, communicated this ahead of time.

Anyways, that's just my opinion based on the track record of high-pick NCAA players. I don't want to derail the thread any further.

06-08-2021, 08:31 AM	#968
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	The only difference with Fox, in comparison to Vesey and Kerfoot, is that Fox was smart enough to unequivocally communicate his intentions ahead of time. Because of it, he was able to sign before having to go UFA. Since 2005 there have been a lot NCAA players picked in the top 12. I don't believe a single one has gone UFA. Correct me if I am wrong (I just doubled checked and it looks like all of them signed). Jack Johnson (2005) didn't want to sign with Carolina, but he, like Fox, communicated this ahead of time. Anyways, that's just my opinion based on the track record of high-pick NCAA players. I don't want to derail the thread any further. Last edited by 1qqaaz; 06-08-2021 at 08:52 AM.