Why Dylan Carey wasn't picked in MLB Draft despite winning NCAA baseball's award for top shortstop at Nebraska

Dylan Carey won the Brooks Wallace Award in the 2026 college baseball season.That's given to the best shortstop in the country, and Carey added it to a collection that also included honors for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year for his play this year with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.Despite all that, Carey wasn't drafted.The MLB Draft is 20 rounds and 613 picks, and Carey wasn't chosen.Of the 20 rounds and 613 picks in the MLB Draft, not one was used on the best shortstop in college baseball.Make it make sense.— Kyle Crooks (@CrooksPBP) July 13, 2026This outcome has certainly confused Nebraska fans.MORE: Barry Bonds' nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB DraftWhy didn't Dylan Carey get drafted?In short: It's not clear why Carey wasn't drafted.His draft stock was never particularly