It's just all part of the game now like injuries and suspensions. Now it's opt outs and covid. We had a bunch of players, and by that I mean starters and serious contributors opt out before the season started as I'm sure most programs had. We had a starting WR, starting LB, and starting DB opt out before the season as I recall.
Come to think of it I didn't notice if any of those guys got drafted. I know one transferred to UF and will possibly start there this year.