Former Ole Miss players granted 5th year of eligibility to return to college
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris, and Wydett Williams, former starters at Ole Miss, have received a temporary restraining order allowing them to return to college football for one more season. The ruling was made on Wednesday, just before the start of the upcoming college season. Each player had signed with NFL teams this summer but sought a way back to collegiate competition. The decision opens the door for them to compete at the college level again as the new academic year begins.
- •Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris, and Wydett Williams are involved.
- •All three were former starters at Ole Miss.
- •They signed with NFL teams this summer.
- •A temporary restraining order was granted on Wednesday.
- •The decision allows them to return for another college season.
- 9:53 PMESPN — Multiple NFL signees granted 5th year of eligibility
"Former Ole Miss starters Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Wydett Williams, all of whom signed with NFL teams this summer, are among a group of athletes who were granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday to return to college for one more season.
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