Last month head coach Mario Cristobal said a handful of underclassmen put in for NFL evaluations to help finalize what the next few months would hold for them. Those evaluations go a long way in determining if a player will leave college early or return.

On Thursday we received some answers. Offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton told reporters that he'd each received his evaluation and would return for his senior season in 2019.

"It's something that felt right to me," he told reporters. "I am just excited about the group that we have next year. I think we have a really good opportunity next year.

"I've finished my degree. I'll declare for that in the winter and right now I am just taking pre-requisites for medical school."

We also know that star quarterback Justin Herbert also put in for an evaluation. What he'll do following the bowl is less clear, he said on Thursday.

"I still haven't thought about it," he said. "We'll find out. I'm focused on this year and we've got a big bowl game coming up that deserves all the attention right now.

"I'll think about it when the time is right."

Thorckmorton was an honorable mention pick for the second straight year. The three-year starter has moved around throughout his career. This year he started games at left and right tackle along with center. He also played right guard.

Herbert was not placed on an all-conference team. He threw 28 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. He's projected to be a high draft pick should he enter.