The odds still have to be in favor of Amaro bolting for the 2014 draft, mainly because he would be one of the most highly-coveted guys there. The 6-foot-5 tight end has taken his game to the next level this season, recording 88 catches for more than 1,100 yards … with a couple of regular-season games and a bowl trip left.

In the process, he may have ascended to the top of the prospect list at his position. North Carolina’s Eric Ebron will have something to say about that, and the same goes for Washington’s Austin Seferian-Jenkins (who is in the midst of a disappointing year). Amaro, though, has shredded every defense he has faced since a quiet opener — in each of the Red Raiders’ last nine games, Amaro has made at least eight catches. His 7.4 yards-per-reception mark in the setback to the Wildcats was his lowest number by a significant margin. Amaro can stretch the field, find gaps and go up over smaller defenders for receptions.

In other words, he’s a clear pro prospect, one who could step on the field as a rookie and contribute in a big way. Now, we just have to wait and see if he’s still a Red Raider come 2014.