Last January, just a few hours before the deadline to declare for the NFL draft, Bryce Love decided to put off going pro and return to Stanford to play his senior season and get his degree in human biology. Despite his highly publicized commitment to his education and dream of becoming a pediatrician, his decision still came as a surprise. Draft-eligible running backs with the level of production Love had last season usually declare for the draft as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the short prime earning years for NFL runners.
His senior year opened with a quiet day against San Diego State, with just 29 yards on 18 carries.