Notre Dame Hoops Star Aims for Surprise NFL Bid

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Notre Dame basketball forward Carson Towt has signed with an NFL representation agency, JB Sports Management, and plans to try his hand at professional football after his college basketball career concludes. Towt, a 6-foot-8 player known for his rebounding prowess, is expected to pursue a tight end role in the NFL despite not having played football since high school.

Why it matters

Towt's decision to switch from college basketball to the NFL is an uncommon path, but one that has been successfully navigated by other former college basketball players like Antonio Gates and Mo Alie-Cox. If Towt can make the transition, it would provide a unique storyline and potential NFL success story.

The details

Towt, who is averaging 9.4 rebounds per game this season for Notre Dame, has signed with JB Sports Management to represent him in his pursuit of an NFL career. The agency stated that Towt's skill set "translates to the next level" and they are "excited to see where he goes." While his specific position is unclear, Towt's size and rebounding ability suggest he could potentially play tight end, a position that has seen other basketball converts find success.

• Towt's Notre Dame basketball season is expected to end in the coming weeks.
• Towt has officially signed with JB Sports Management to represent him for his NFL aspirations.

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What’s next

Towt will continue to focus on finishing his college basketball season with Notre Dame, after which he will begin preparing for potential NFL opportunities and the draft process.