I think Brackins coming back was a good decision in that he needed to get better. With that said, he's not getting better. Now it looks like he should have went given, not because he was ready last year, but because the draft analysts simply over ranked him.
I think he might declare this year but at this point I don't see him any better than a mid second round pick. If his play continues he might experience a Stinson moment of reality.
Gilstrap is by far our best player followed by a host of role players. I think part of Brackins problem is that he thinks he is the star and thus refuses to do the dirty work of a role player. If he did, I think he could grind out from his lack of execution.