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Why Jorvorskie Lane Jr. wasn't drafted into MLB despite son of NFL RB having immense physical tools
One of the more intriguingly recognizable names in the 2026 MLB Draft pool was Jorvorskie Lane Jr.That's because his dad was a bruising collegiate running back who went on to play in the NFL.Lane Jr. brings a lot of those physical tools to the baseball diamond, and early in his high school career, he was a high-profile prospect.This weekend, though, Lane Jr. wasn't drafted at all.MORE: Barry Bonds' nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB DraftWhy wasn't Jorvorskie Lane Jr. drafted?There are likely two factors at play: recent form, and college commitment.For one, Lane Jr. is committed to Arkansas, and that commitment may be quite firm. MLB teams usually have a good idea of who wouldn't back out of their commitment to sign professionally, and when standout high school players aren't d
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