Rudy probably going pro

[Irish4Life09]

Just got this on twitter.From BGINews.

Sources: Rudolph opting for NFL | Inside the Irish

 

[Junkhead]

I can't blame him, but it seems like we hardly got to see him play due to injuries.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Wish him the best!

 

[ndjish]

Can't say im shocked. Good luck Kyle, your 95 yard td in the mich game was one of my favorite moments of the year.

 

[Fan of the Irish]

Good luck to him, would of loved to see him play a full season healthy for us.

 

[IrishInFl]

We love you, Rudy! Good luck in the pros!

 

[Irish Insanity]

Another great ND TE that will will succeed in the NFL. Good luck and thanks for the great memories.

 

[NewEnglandGuy]

Welcome back Mike Ragone!

Seriously good luck Kyle.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Gonna miss ya Kyle, wish you weren't hurt so much though.

 

[RyCo1983]

No surprise whatsoever.
Floyd is def weighing his options now.
I honestly feel Floyd coming back.
Rudy will be one heckuva Tight End in the pros.
Best of luck to him.

 

[BurningRiver]

first cc sabathia, cliff lee, victor martinez, then lebron, topped with golden and jimmy and now rudy??

why does everyone i love leave me??

 

[irishtrain]

The injury most likely made him go now, another injury and his value would go down. This guy should be great in the NFL, he will be missed and in a selfish way its almost like we just didnt get enough of Kyle Rudolph. That play against Mich with a bad leg did a lot for his stock. Good luck to Kyle Rudolph.

 

[WhoDeyIrish]

Not surprised. The thing about him another injury next season could really kill his draft status. I feel, although I wish he would stay, we can afford to lose him. With the emergence of Eifert, big time recruits in Welch and Koyack. Could see Ragone back as well. I hope Floyd stays, with him back we are a legitimate contender next season, if he leaves we are going to be good but not great.

 

[jonesman]

GOOD LUCK AND MANY THANKS RUDY!!!!! THE ND FAMILY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR GREAT PLAY. HOPE YOU DOMINATE IN THE NFL.

 

[kmoose]

first cc sabathia, cliff lee, victor martinez, then lebron, topped with golden and jimmy and now rudy??

why does everyone i love leave me??

Maybe you could do us a favor and profess your love for the faux Duck fan here?

 

[BurningRiver]

Maybe you could do us a favor and profess your love for the faux Duck fan here?

hey youre a tribe fan too according to your little icons there. you should understand what im taking about!

 

[jason_h537]

Sucks but he is the best TE in the country. Will root for him wherever he goes

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

Wish the pats would get him but just drafted two studs.

 

[Irishpinoy]

Hope he stays. He's the best TE in the college football. Wish the Steelers get him if goes NFL. He'll be awesome in that system.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Good luck to him...He would look great in a Falcons uniform...I think we are going to be fine at TE for a long time

 

[Shamrocks and Shenanigans]

Good luck Rudy, how about Da Bears?

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Good luck Rudy, how about Da Bears?

Martz does not know what a TE is

 

[WabashFalcon]

He is, by far, the best TE in this years crop. Take the cash brother... buy me a Crunch Wrap Supreme?

 

[IrishandColts]

Looks like I got to change the name.. Next man in.. Ben Koyack should do great things.

 

[Shamrocks and Shenanigans]

Martz does not know what a TE is

Very true and Cutler usually throws an INT when we are in perfect position for TE slant.

 

[mgriff]

I can't blame him and while you can't replace Kyle Rudolph, I think we are in a better position to recover from his loss as opposed to Floyd's. We have good wide outs, but none of them are close to Michael Floyd at this point.

 

[Riddickulous]

It's not like we have some drastic dropoff with Eifert.

 

[WhoDeyIrish]

Falcons. Gonzo is probably going to retire. Sounds like a perfect fit.

 

[mgriff]

We already have Fasano on the Dolphins, and we need a QB, OL, RB, and S.

 

[ThePiombino]

first cc sabathia, cliff lee, victor martinez, then lebron, topped with golden and jimmy and now rudy??

why does everyone i love leave me??

Tragically hilarious!

At the risk of being flamed, am I the only one who doesn't see how Rudy is the consensus #1 tight end headed into the draft? Granted, when he's been on the field he's been dominant. But he's also missed a lot of time. Not to mention he only has a little over 1000 yards and less than 10 TDs as a 3 year starter. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Is his draft projections based on potential or did I miss something here?