Cameron Kinleys request to delay commiss

, the former United States Naval Academy team captain and cla s president who has spent Luke Opilka Jersey minicamp with the , had his request to delay his commi sion in order to play in the denied. Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker denied Kinley’s request, and according to Divine Sports and Entertainment, the Navy is also denying Kinley the ability to appeal the decision.”As a Naval Academy graduate, football player, and decorated combat veteran I understand Cameron’s commitment,” Divine Sports and Entertainment co-founder Ryan Williams-Jenkins said in a statement. “I also understand Klim Kostin Men Jersey there are ways he can fulfill his commitment while representing the Navy and playing profe sional sports. I Dmitrij Jaskin Jersey played with three-time champion , who still serves our country as a Navy reservist. If there is a directive and precedent allowing other service academy athletes to pursue this opportunity, what makes Cameron different?”It is important to note that this could have a long-term impact on his mental health going forward. He wants to fulfill both of his childhood dreams, playing in the NFL and honorably serving his country.”In 2017, the Department of Defense players from delaying their commi sions. The policy was reversed in 2019, though, and some players were allowed exemptions. Former Army linebacker , for instance, signed with Scottie Upshall Jersey the after the draft and said he has been to remain with the team. In addition, Air Force offensive lineman was allowed to sign with the , and his former teammate, defensive tackle , was allowed to sign with the . It is not immediately clear why Rhattigan, Laufenberg Ryan O’Reilly Jersey , and Silvanic’s request for delayed commi sion were granted and Kinley’s was not.