How could Army or Navy players go pro?

2017-12-11T13:39:17-05:00

I watched the game and heard the announcers say they thought a couple players playing could go in the draft. Were they just saying they were good enough or is there a way they could be drafted and play professionally?

Response by SPC David Willis made Dec 11 at 2017 1:42 PM

2017-12-11T13:42:25-05:00

Also, BEAT NAVY!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2017 2:01 PM

2017-12-11T14:01:08-05:00

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/12/07/army-navy-game-nfl-five-year-commitment-relief/1747399/

Army, Navy players see NFL route despite commitments

"On the fields of friendly strife are sewn the seeds that on other days and other fields will beat the fruits of victory." -- General Douglas MacArthur, while superintendent at West Point (1919-1922)

Response by MAJ Tom Hutton made Dec 11 at 2017 2:11 PM

2017-12-11T14:11:11-05:00

There was a policy change a few years ago that allowed athletes from the service academies to enter the draft and request a reserve commission and serve their obligation that way. The policy was rescinded in May of this year.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2017 8:09 AM

2017-12-12T08:09:50-05:00

They get drafted. Recruiters watch them and they do it just like everyone else.

Response by SFC Bill Meeler made Dec 12 at 2017 12:59 PM

2017-12-12T12:59:01-05:00

Roger Stallback was a USNA graduate, he served in the Navy for (I believe) 6 years, then went Pro. Each academy graduate has a 6 year commitment upon graduating. After that it is entirely up to them.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2017 10:35 PM

2017-12-12T22:35:05-05:00

Different sport, but remember David Robinson was a Naval Academy graduate. That's how he got the nickname "The Admiral." He received a Reserve commission after graduating which incurred only a 2 year active duty obligation, then went on to be one of the greatest centers in the history of the NBA.