With the draft coming up this weekend, Clarett's attorneys quickly filed papers with the U.S. Supreme Court, and Justice Ginsberg is expected to decide by the end of the week whether Clarett can enter the draft. Currently, NFL rules allow players who are three years out of high school to enter the draft. But only two years? Sorry, you're not "ready." What a crock of shit. Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett recently gave this brilliant interview, in which he states there is no way Clarett is ready for the NFL. Why? Because he, Tony Dorsett, weighed 155 pounds as a high school senior thirty years ago (Clarett weighs at least 230). And because there is a hierarchy in NFL locker rooms, and Clarett would have a "bull's-eye" on his chest? Really? Moreso than any NFL rookie, regardless of his age? Moreso than any freshman at a major college program? I have no idea whether Clarett can play in the NFL. Scouts apparently have mixed opinions on his abilities. However, I know it is ridiculous for the NFL to state that no one less than three years out of high school is ready for the pros, but everyone at least three years out is free to play. People always think something can't be done, until it is. Just a few years ago no one conceived a high school basketball player could bypass college for the NBA (Moses Malone notwithstanding). A Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James later, and it's clear that if the best couple high school players do go to college, they're probably making a mistake. Then we have baseball, tennis, soccer, etc etc.... but football is so unique, one must be 21 years old to turn professional? NFL teams do not have roster spots or salary cap room to spare on players who aren't "ready." If one of them wants to draft Clarett (and he will be drafted, if allowed), I don't see how the league can deny him, or any player, an opportunity to ply their trade. It may not happen this week, but this rule should come crashing down before too long.