Advising and signing a contract are two different things.
Because of money involved in college sports you see a lot of players being advised out of high school.
You can't sign a contract until you end your eligibility.
If my son was a 5 star player...
Most likely we would have someone advising him of his choices and the best options he has to maximize his potential.
More than that who do you think is advising these players to skip the season.
This is coming straight from the agent's mouth
In actual CFB players can talk with agents all they want. Just as long as they aren't entering into a contract with them.
https://6abc.com/sports/college-foo...aft-is-this-the-start-of-a-new-trend/6358017/
CJ LaBoy, an agent at Wasserman, said college football is asking players to take on a "boatload of risk" under the current conditions. With no vaccine and no clear plan for a safe return to football, players are getting anxious and considering whether to withdraw from school and get a head start on training. LaBoy said he's had those discussions with players and their families, and many are wanting to make a move "right now."
LaBoy said he hopes agents aren't preying on players' fear and rushing them into an irrevocable decision. After all, it's in an agent's best interest to lock down as many prospects as they can as soon as possible. LaBoy knows it's happening. Another agent, who spoke to ESPN on the condition of anonymity, said the pitch is simple: Leave school now so I can put you up in a nice apartment in a sunny state where you can train and become a pro.