A brief avalanche is underway after the NCAA moved to expand college eligibility to five full seasons.<\/p>\n
Some former players are returning to college after facing limited prospects at the professional level.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, others are not. And that includes those who might potentially benefit from an extra year.<\/p>\n
Among them is former Texas defensive end Ethan Burke, who was signed by the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted a few months back. According to a recent 247Sports report, Burke\u2019s father claims his son remains committed to pursuing his dreams in the NFL. \u201cEthan\u2019s totally focused on becoming a Baltimore Raven,\u201d Zack Burke told 247Sports earlier this weekend. \u201cSome schools have reached out to Ethan\u2019s agent about possibly returning to college, but that\u2019s not even on the table. Ethan wants to be in Baltimore. That\u2019s where our family is, and it\u2019s a great NFL opportunity for Ethan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burke will be missed, but we can\u2019t help but wish him all the luck.<\/p>\n
WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/p>\n
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