Former Texas A&M standout Jace Sternberger questions opt-out decisions made by Aggies in 2020
By Jake Rill
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There have been quite a few players who have opted out of the 2020 college football season. And that includes some from Texas A&M.
While quarterback James Foster was the only Aggies player to have opted out heading into fall camp, a handful of others have joined him: wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon, linebacker Anthony Hines and defensive backs Elijah Blades, Clifford Chattman and Derrick Tucker.
But there’s one former Texas A&M player who doesn’t agree with these players’ decisions. Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger, who played for the Aggies in 2018 after transferring from Kansas, recently tweeted that he doesn’t think that most players who have opted out made the right decisions for their futures:
https://twitter.com/_Jstern/status/1311129092201250819
Unless your highlight tape is comparable to Tavon Austin, Honey Badger etc, y’all not finna just sit out a whole year and get drafted.. I’m not even hating, that’s just the NFL.
— Jace (@_Jstern) September 30, 2020
Sternberger was a third-round pick of the Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft. He’s played nine games over his first two NFL seasons, including three this year. He has three receptions for 36 yards this season.
Only time will tell if Sternberger is right about some of these players potentially not getting drafted after sitting out. The 2021 NFL Draft is set to take place April 29-May 1, 2021.
In the meantime, Texas A&M is looking to have a strong season without these players. After opening the year with a win over Vanderbilt, the Aggies are set to travel to take on Alabama on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
