http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/sports/football/17rookies.html?ref=sports

This question as proposed in today’s NY Times print edition isn’t all that difficult to answer.

If you were a top talent player, would you want the risk of the Detroit Lions drafting you an thus destroying your career?

Hence, none of the top talent wishes to declare early – e.g. Tim Tebow. I’d declare now while the money is still good!