Big Ten restricts eligibility for former NFL players in college football

The Big Ten has announced a new rule limiting eligibility for former NFL players to participate in college football. The rule prohibits any player who signed a professional contract or was on an NFL roster from playing in the conference, including those who declared for the NFL Draft. This decision follows recent moves by former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to join Lane Kiffin's LSU program. The Big Ten's statement suggests that similar regulations may be reviewed by other conferences, including the ACC.

• 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten releases statement on restriction on former NFL players