Louisville QB Tyler Shough issues strong statement amid controversy over his age in the NFL Draft
Louisville Cardinals QB Tyler Shough addressed the controversy surrounding his age in relation to the upcoming NFL Draft and how it could influence his selection.
The upcoming NFL Draft, set to take place in the final days of April, brings some intriguing cases to keep an eye on. One of them is Louisville Cardinalsstarting quarterback Tyler Shough, who was direct with the media regarding the controversy surrounding his age as the event approaches.
On September 28, Shough will turn 26, which would make his arrival in the NFL at an age that’s somewhat uncommon by general standards. Despite this, the seasoned College Football player believes the controversy surrounding his age was stirred up by the media, and he doesn’t see it as an issue for the franchises.
“Not from coaches or NFL personnel. Only from the media,” the talented QB said via NBC Sports. “More than anything, just letting them know it’s been an advantage for me.”
Contrary to what many believe, Shough is confident that his experience during his time in the NCAAF can serve as an advantage over the younger quarterbacks in this draft class when it comes to selecting a player for the position.
His older age for this event also carries a personal incentive: Shough is already married, something that perhaps many of his peers at his age haven’t yet considered. “It changes your perspective,”Shough said. “She helps me out, even learning the playbook, and I’m kind of in debt to her more than anything.”
