Rico Gathers of Baylor hasn't played football since he was 13 but he's hoping to do the transition from basketball to the NFL.

Gathers has declared for the NFL Draft and hopes to play tight end.

"A lot of people think I'm crazy," acknowledged Gathers.

"The NFL's been a dream for me ever since I was 7 years old," said Gathers, a wide receiver in middle school in his hometown of Louisiana.

Gathers said he made a "business decision" to choose basketball over football, in large part to avoid the wear and tear on his body. 

Jimmy Graham and Antonio Gates are amongst the basketball players who have had great success as a tight end.