how many years do you have to spend in college before you can be a professional football player? Answered

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You don't have to go to college to get to the pros. There is no set amount of time though, time on college is time to play, get better, and get noticed. Could be 6 months, could be after graduation.

You need to do your own research. Search for "NFL draft eligibility" and see what you find.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_draft#Eligibility