Alex Afari seeks eligibility in court before upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kentucky linebacker Alex Afari aims to join the Jefferson County injunction, which previously included Mark Mitchell. A hearing is scheduled for August 31, after the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals denied federal protections for certain student-athletes. Attorneys are working to expedite the process as the college football season approaches, but Afari's return could be limited due to recent practice restrictions. His experience and past performances are expected to be valuable if he gains eligibility in time.
- •Afari targets inclusion in the existing injunction case by August 31
- •Court decision affects athletes graduating high school in 2022
- •Afari has 48 games played and 31 starts in his career
- •Kentucky's defense hopes to benefit from Afari's experience
- •His practice restrictions may limit initial playing time
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Afari eligibility court date is set
"Afari is aiming to attach his name to the same injunction as Mark Mitchell in Jefferson County.
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