Driskel’s NFL dreams were nearly dashed at the University of Florida
He transferred to Louisiana Tech where he was mentored by ex-49er Tim Rattay
Rattay says Driskel motivated, mature and has first-round ability
SANTA CLARA
The NFLPA Rookie Premiere is easy money.
Draft picks fly to Los Angeles, sign trading cards, take pictures in their new uniforms, pocket roughly $10,000 and perhaps strike a few marketing deals along the way.
Jeff Driskel was one of the 40 or so invited for the four-day event that begins next week. The 49ers newest quarterback turned down the offer.