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Turbulent college career shaped 49ers’ rookie QB Jeff Driskel

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.